LAHORE, February 23: At least ten people were killed while 30 others sustained severe injuries in a blast at Z Block of Defence in Lahore Thursday. According to details, the explosion occurred at an under construction plaza targeting Bombay Chowpatty outlet in the market. Windowpanes of several nearby shops have been shattered whereas vehicles parked near the plaza were got also affected. Rescue teams and bomb disposal squad have arrived at the scene and shifted the injured to General Hospital while toll is likely to be escalated. The security officers have besieged the entire area and launched an investigation into the matter whereas emergency has been declared at different hospitals.
Police claimed that 8-10 kilograms of explosive material were used in the bomb blast. It was further disclosed by police that the bomb was placed inside the building and was detonated via a time device. -NA
