Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07ISLAMABAD5358
2007-12-27 14:55:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Islamabad
Cable title:
SITREP 1: BHUTTO KILLED BY RALLY BOMB BLAST
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 005358
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/15/2017
TAGS: PGOV PK PREL
SUBJECT: SITREP 1: BHUTTO KILLED BY RALLY BOMB BLAST
REF: KARACHI 728
Classified By: Anne W. Patterson, Reasons 1.4 (b),(d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 005358
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/15/2017
TAGS: PGOV PK PREL
SUBJECT: SITREP 1: BHUTTO KILLED BY RALLY BOMB BLAST
REF: KARACHI 728
Classified By: Anne W. Patterson, Reasons 1.4 (b),(d)
¶1. (C) At about 1800 hours (local) December 27, Benazir
Bhutto suffered fatal injuries while departing a campaign
rally outside of Rawalpindi. Initial reports from the scene
stated a suicide bomber, carrying four kilos of explosives,
approached Bhutto's vehicle as she was getting in to depart.
Bhutto was rushed to Rawalpindi General Hospital, where she
was declared dead within minutes after arrival, possibly
while in surgery. As many as 20 other PPP supporters were
killed and 42 injured.
¶2. (C) Comment: It is unclear how the public, especially PPP
supporters, will react, but there are early reports of
sporadic street violence in Lahore and Rawalpindi, cars being
burned and posters torn down. Embassy and Consulates will
hold immediate EAC meetings at 2000 hours (local). The
British High Commission has decided to close its Karachi
mission tomorrow (December 28). End comment.
PATTERSON