LAHORE: Three people were killed while 21 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 newsmen 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.
