2011 Al Hillah bombing
| 2011 Al Hillah bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | UTC+3) |
| Target | Iraqi Police |
Attack type | suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 24 |
| Injured | 72 |
| Perpetrators | Islamic State of Iraq |
The 2011 Al Hillah bombing was an attack that took place in the city of Hillah on 5 May 2011. A suicide bomber detonated a car full of explosives at a local police station, killing 24 recruits and injuring at least 72 more. A few days after the explosion the
death of Osama Bin Laden on 2 May 2011. The insurgents apparently scouted the police HQ for some time before attacking during peak hours when more than 200 people were inside the building.[1]
See also
- List of terrorist incidents, 2011
References
- ^ "Al-Qaeda in Iraq claims Hilla attack, vows revenge". AFP. 9 May 2011. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.