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Islamabad airport bombing foiled by security guard

A bombing attempt today at Islamabad International Airport was foiled after a guard spotted an abandoned briefcase in the VIP lounge, removed it and detonated it in a rubbish bin outside.

Islamabad airport bombing foiled by security guard

Sat, 20 Oct, 2001 - 12:16

A bombing attempt today at Islamabad International Airport was foiled after a guard spotted an abandoned briefcase in the VIP lounge, removed it and detonated it in a rubbish bin outside.

The explosion damaged some vehicles nearby but caused no injuries.

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