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52 killed in suicide attack near Wagah border
52 killed in suicide attack near Wagah border, The Al-Qaeda affiliated group Jandullah has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to Express News.
Lahore: At least 52 people, including children and security personnel, were killed and about 200 injured in a powerful suicide blast in Pakistan at Wagah on Sunday, minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at the Indo-Pak border. Officials said that it was suicide attack and at least 52 people had been killed and 200 suffered injuries.
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The Al-Qaeda affiliated group Jandullah has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to Express News.
"A large number of people were returning after watching Rangers parade ceremony at Wagah border when a suicide bomber blew himself up near one of the exit gates," Inspector General Police of Punjab Police Mushtaq Sukhera said. He said three Rangers personnel were also among the dead.
To a question about security arrangements, the IG said, "The Rangers had made stringent security measures but it was difficult to check suicide bomber". Huge crowds gather every day at the crossing to watch a "lowering of the flags" ceremony, which soldiers from both countries have conducted for decades.
Earlier reports had said it could be a cylinder blast.
In the wake of Muharram, the police had made strict security measures.
"We had reports that some banned outfits might target Shias, religious personalities, public processions and important buildings," IG Sukhera said.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has condemned the Lahore blast and ordered the authorities concerned to provide best medical facilities to the injured.
