Six security personnel among 25 persons were killed while 35 others got severely injured as two suicide bombers struck main bus stand at north Cantonment area, RA Bazaar, Lahore, Dunya News reported today.
The blasts took place while the faithful were going to offer the Jumma prayers. Windowpanes of nearby building shattered in wake of the explosion. Rescue efforts are underway and the injured are being shifted to nearby hospitals.Sources added that the injured include two army majors also. Rise in toll is also feared.
Police and law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area. The President and Prime Minister condemned the incident in strong terms.
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