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LAHORE, (MANEND NEWS): At least three people have been killed
while 24 others were reported injured after an explosion rocked Johar
Town locality of Lahore.
According to details, it could not be immediately ascertained whether it
was an explosive or due to gas leakage, as the police, bomb disposal
squad teams rushed to the area.
Rescue team also rushed to the spot of the incident and shifted the
injured to the hospital.
Footage shows dust, smoke and debris spread in a residential area.
Boundary walls of nearby houses had collapsed and window panes
shattered.
Inspector General Punjab Inam Ghani told the media that the CTD is
probing the incident and a detailed report will be shared about the
nature of the blast and material used in it. “We are not sure what
caused the explosion or whether it was a planted devise or a suicide
blast.”
He said that the police was the target of the attack and advised the
people to not listen to rumours.
Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar took notice of the blast
and summoned reported from IG Police and ordered strict action
against people found responsible for the explosion.
CM also directed to speed up the rescue operation and provide best
medical facilities to the injured.
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid also took notice and directed the
Punjab chief secretary and IG to submit a report. The minister prayed
for the speedy recovery of the injured.