Pakistani politician Benazir Bhutto was killed during a suicide bomb attack in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 27, 2007. The following day, the Pakistani government released a transcript of a taped conversation between two members of Al Qaeda, allegedly confirming their involvement in Bhutto's death. Fox News: Transcript: Alleged Al Qaeda Conversation Regarding Bhutto Killing (December 28, 2007)
Conflicting Reports
Initial reports following the attack stated that Bhutto had not been injured in the explosion, but it was later reported that she had been taken to hospital. Official reports of her death state that she died after sustaining injuries from bumping her head on her car's sunroof. However, members of Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party (PPP) allege that she was actually shot by an assassin and have accused the Pakistani government of covering up the true cause of death.
Bhutto Rally Attack Blogs and Commentaries
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References
Fast Facts
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Attacks occurred at a Bhutto campaign rally
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Reports indicate that up to 20 people were killed
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An estimated 42 people were injured in the blast
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Photos from the rally show an armed man aiming a gun at Bhutto
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Two suspects were arrested in connection with Bhutto's death on February 7, 2008
