September 2010 Quetta bombing
The September 2010 Quetta bombing occurred on 3 September 2010 in Quetta, Pakistan. At least 73 people were killed and 206 injured when a bomb exploded in a Quds Day procession which Shias were carrying out to express solidarity with Palestinians.
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| Location | Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 30.36°N 67.02°E |
| Date | 3 September 2010 |
| Target | Hazara people, Shiites |
Attack type | Suicide bombing, shootings, arson by angry survivors |
| Weapons | Suicide belt |
| Deaths | 73+ |
| Injured | 200 |
| Perpetrators | Lashkar-e-Jhangvi |
| Motive | Anti-Shi'ism |
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