At least five people were killed and 24 others injured in an explosion near Data Darbar in Lahore on Wednesday, DIG Operations Lahore Ashfaq Ahmed Khan confirmed.
According to initial police reports, the explosion took place close to two police vehicles near Gate 2 of Data Darbar. However, the nature and exact target of the explosion are yet to be ascertained.
SP city division Syed Ghazanfar Shah said that out of the 15 people injured in the blast, eight are in critical condition. The wounded have been shifted to the Mayo Hospital.
A rescue operation was swiftly conducted in the area before it was cordoned off. A heavy contingent of the police has been deployed there.
courtesy: Dawn.com
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