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Islamabad Marriott Hotel Attack
It was reported that on January 26, 2007, at approximately 2:37 p.m. local time, a bomb exploded at the back area of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan. According to media reports, two people were killed, and seven injured. Initial reports indicate that a suicide bomber detonated himself at a rear entrance to the hotel used primarily by Marriott hotel staff after a security guard refused to allow him to enter the building. Preliminary reports state that the hotel security guard and the bomber are the only casualties.  The Marriott is one of Islamabad's main hotels, and is frequented by foreign travelers and local business people.

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Reportedly, a number of vehicles in the nearby parking area were damaged in the explosion. The hotel sustained minor physical damage. Pakistani police officials have cordoned off the area and an investigation is underway. 

Republic Day
The date of the blast may be significant. January 26 is the Indian national holiday, "Republic Day." The attack reportedly occurred hours before the Marriott was due to host a reception later on Friday marking the 58th Republic Day. It is not yet clearly established that the attack was planned to coincide with the holiday.

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Pakistan Security Tightened
Pakistani Interior Minister Aftab Khan Sherpao stated the explosion was the work of "anti-state elements who want to create unrest."  Pakistani Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah commented on the incident stating that the Pakistani Government will raise the level of security in Islamabad to avoid a recurrence of such incidents in the future. Outside of Islamabad, a state of high alert has been declared in Karachi and Peshawar. There has so far been no claim of responsibility. President Pervez Musharraf has condemned the bombing and reiterated Pakistan's "unwavering commitment in the fight against extremism and terrorism."

October 28, 2004 Attack
Previously, the Islamabad Marriott Hotel suffered a major explosion in October 2004. Eight people were wounded in the blast, including one U.S. diplomat and two Marriott hotel employees. Following the blast, the U.S. Embassy barred embassy officials and travelers from visiting the hotel. To view OSAC's PowerPoint presentation on the 2004 attack please click on the attached document.

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