PM Imran Condemns Lahore Blast, Seeks Report

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PM Imran condemns Lahore blast, seeks report

The prime minister has sought a report of the attack.

Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 8th May, 2019) Prime Minister Imran Khan has condemned the blast at Data Darbar in Lahore.

The prime minister has sought a report of the attack.

Several other politicians have condemned the blast while provincial ministers are visiting the site of the blast and Mayo Hospital where the injured have been admitted.

Atleast eight people, including five policemen, were killed while several others were injuried in a suicide attack near Data Darbar on Wednesday.

Rescue 1122 sources said that the blast took place near a police van outside Data Darbar, gate no. 2.

The officials of elite forces were targeted in the blast. Five policemen are confirmed to have been martyred and 25 other people received injuries.

According to police, seven kilogram explosive material was used in the blast.

The injured were shifted to Mayo hospital.

The security forces have cordoned off the area and started investigation.

Mahnoor Sheikh

The writer is News Editor, Pakistan Point. She has graduated in Mass Communication and has worked in various media houses