LAHORE: At least eight people were killed and several others were injured in an explosion that took place near the Police Lines in Lahore on Tuesday, hospital sources told Dawn.
The explosion took place near the main gate of Police Lines in Lahore's Qila Gujjar Singh area and according to preliminary reports, it took place in a vehicle parked in the area. Huge plumes of smoke were visible in the air in the heavily populated area which was quickly cordoned off by security personnel.
Several vehicles parked near the site of the blast caught fire and window panes in nearby buildings were also shattered. A police Assistant Sub Inspector was among those killed in the attack while the wounded also included a policewoman.
Eight dead in blast near Lahore's Police Lines, TTP claims responsibility - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
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The explosion took place near the main gate of Police Lines in Lahore's Qila Gujjar Singh area and according to preliminary reports, it took place in a vehicle parked in the area. Huge plumes of smoke were visible in the air in the heavily populated area which was quickly cordoned off by security personnel.
Several vehicles parked near the site of the blast caught fire and window panes in nearby buildings were also shattered. A police Assistant Sub Inspector was among those killed in the attack while the wounded also included a policewoman.
Eight dead in blast near Lahore's Police Lines, TTP claims responsibility - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
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