Suicide attack in Pakistan side of Wagah border, 40+ killed
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Source :37 killed in suicide blast near Wagah border in Pakistan - The Hindu
At least 37 people have been killed while nearly 70 people have also reportedly been injured in the explosion.
At least 37 people, including children and security personnel, were killed and 70 others injured in an apparent suicide attack in Pakistan near the India-Pakistan border at Wagah on Sunday.
At least 37 people have been killed while nearly 70 people have also reportedly been injured in the explosion, Dawn reported.
The explosion occurred in the parking area of the Wagah border between India and Pakistan, as the flag lowering-ceremony ended.
Punjab police said that explosion may be the result of a suicide attack. Journalists have been instructed to clear the area, which the Pakistan Rangers have cordoned off.
TV footage showed shops and nearby buildings destroyed at the site of the blast. Security and rescue personnel have rushed to the site of the blast while the injured have been taken to hospital.
Emergency has been declared at all hospitals in Lahore.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called for a report on the incident.
Wagah is the only road border crossing between Amritsar and Lahore.
At least 37 people have been killed while nearly 70 people have also reportedly been injured in the explosion.
At least 37 people, including children and security personnel, were killed and 70 others injured in an apparent suicide attack in Pakistan near the India-Pakistan border at Wagah on Sunday.
At least 37 people have been killed while nearly 70 people have also reportedly been injured in the explosion, Dawn reported.
The explosion occurred in the parking area of the Wagah border between India and Pakistan, as the flag lowering-ceremony ended.
Punjab police said that explosion may be the result of a suicide attack. Journalists have been instructed to clear the area, which the Pakistan Rangers have cordoned off.
TV footage showed shops and nearby buildings destroyed at the site of the blast. Security and rescue personnel have rushed to the site of the blast while the injured have been taken to hospital.
Emergency has been declared at all hospitals in Lahore.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called for a report on the incident.
Wagah is the only road border crossing between Amritsar and Lahore.
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KARACHI: At least 45 people, including two Rangers personnel and children, were killed in a suicide blast at Wagah border in Lahore on Sunday, Express News reported.
According to initial details, several people been injured and the death toll is expected to rise with the suspected use of ball bearings in the blast.
Punjab police chief Mushtaq Ahmed Sukhera has confirmed that it was a suicide attack.
Speaking to Express News, IG Punjab said, "Our teams have confirmed that it was a suicide blast."
The IG said that the suicide bomber was stopped at the gate of the parade ground at the border and detonated the bomb right when people gathered near the gate.
"Up to five kilogrammes of explosive material was used in the blast," Sukhera said.
"The bomb exploded outside a restaurant near a Pakistani paramilitary soldiers' checkpoint at Wagah border," he added.
"There were security threats and the Rangers were prepared but when large numbers of people started to leave the ground, the bomber blew himself causing loss of lives."
The police chief denied that this incident was because of a security lapse as the border is a Rangers area.
The explosion occurred in the parking area of the Wagah border between India and Pakistan, as the flag hoisting ceremony ended.
Initially it was reported that it was a cylinder blast.
"We think it is sabotage," DIG Operations Haider Ashraf said, while talking to media representatives.
He urged families to give way to injured people and ambulances that are still being brought in.
The Punjab health department has imposed an emergency in all teaching hospitals in Lahore following the blast.
"The injured were initially taken to Ghurki Hospital, which is nearest to the site of the blast," adding "Patients in critical condition are being shifted to Services Hospital for the treatment," the health department spokesperson said.
Police and rescue officials have reached the scene and further investigations are underway.
President, PM express grief
President Mamnoon Hussain, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif have expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in the blast, Radio Pakistan reported.
In separate statements, they expressed sympathy with bereaved families.
The premier has sought a report of the incident and directed the concerned authorities to provide the best medical treatment to the injured people.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of the incident and sought report from the administration and police authorities.
At least 45 killed in suicide blast at Wagah border – The Express Tribune
According to initial details, several people been injured and the death toll is expected to rise with the suspected use of ball bearings in the blast.
Punjab police chief Mushtaq Ahmed Sukhera has confirmed that it was a suicide attack.
Speaking to Express News, IG Punjab said, "Our teams have confirmed that it was a suicide blast."
The IG said that the suicide bomber was stopped at the gate of the parade ground at the border and detonated the bomb right when people gathered near the gate.
"Up to five kilogrammes of explosive material was used in the blast," Sukhera said.
"The bomb exploded outside a restaurant near a Pakistani paramilitary soldiers' checkpoint at Wagah border," he added.
"There were security threats and the Rangers were prepared but when large numbers of people started to leave the ground, the bomber blew himself causing loss of lives."
The police chief denied that this incident was because of a security lapse as the border is a Rangers area.
The explosion occurred in the parking area of the Wagah border between India and Pakistan, as the flag hoisting ceremony ended.
Initially it was reported that it was a cylinder blast.
"We think it is sabotage," DIG Operations Haider Ashraf said, while talking to media representatives.
He urged families to give way to injured people and ambulances that are still being brought in.
The Punjab health department has imposed an emergency in all teaching hospitals in Lahore following the blast.
"The injured were initially taken to Ghurki Hospital, which is nearest to the site of the blast," adding "Patients in critical condition are being shifted to Services Hospital for the treatment," the health department spokesperson said.
Police and rescue officials have reached the scene and further investigations are underway.
President, PM express grief
President Mamnoon Hussain, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif have expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in the blast, Radio Pakistan reported.
In separate statements, they expressed sympathy with bereaved families.
The premier has sought a report of the incident and directed the concerned authorities to provide the best medical treatment to the injured people.
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of the incident and sought report from the administration and police authorities.
At least 45 killed in suicide blast at Wagah border – The Express Tribune
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Sad Incident !!
May GOD give strength to the innocent people and families who suffered in this attack.
Seems this blast is related to Muharram violence in Pakistan, based on the group that claimed the responsibility.
Jundullah claims Wagah suicide attack |
Border ceremony attracts lot of tourists all over the world, Indian intel agencies should also be on alert as the terror now is in Pakistani Punjab close to the border.
May GOD give strength to the innocent people and families who suffered in this attack.
Seems this blast is related to Muharram violence in Pakistan, based on the group that claimed the responsibility.
Jundullah claims Wagah suicide attack |
Border ceremony attracts lot of tourists all over the world, Indian intel agencies should also be on alert as the terror now is in Pakistani Punjab close to the border.
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More Crowd per square meter that's y
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Yes.
It was a rangers barracks
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At what point will the core of the Ghazi army realize that this shit cannot be controlled? Or is Pakistan really a defunct state that nobody has control on the arms of the state? I would say Paki Army should corps regularly meet with Indian Army corps, only then those mad mullahs will come back to sanity.
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52 killed in blast near Wagah border in Pakistan : World, News - India Today
At least 52 people, including children and security personnel, were killed and about 200 others 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.
"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.He said, "Our teams have confirmed that it was a suicide blast". The IG said that the suicide bomber was stopped at the gate of the parade ground at the border and detonated the bomb right when people gathered near the gate.
"Up to five kilogrammes of explosive material was used in the blast," Sukhera said."The bomb exploded outside a restaurant near a Pakistani paramilitary soldiers' checkpoint at Wagah border," he added.
The al-Qaeda affiliated group Jandullah has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to Express News.
Imdad Husain, an eyewitness, told reporters that he was returning after watching the parade ceremony when he heard a bang near the Wagah border market."I fell unconscious. When I gained consciousness there had been complete darkness. Many injured and I cried for help lying on the road. After 15 minutes some rescue men came towards me and shifted me to the Ghurki Hospital, a border area health facility," he said.
Samina Bibi was also returning along with her husband and two young children when the blast took place. On the bed of the Ghurki Hospital she was crying and asking the doctors about her husband and children. "The doctors were comforting her saying they are alright," Imdad said.Punjab Emergency Services Rescue 1122 spokesman Jam Sajjad told PTI that 50 people had been killed so far and feared rise in the death toll."We have shifted about 200 injured in different hospitals of Lahore," he said. Quoting a senior doctor at Ghurki Hospital, he said the condition of over a dozen is critical.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has condemned the Lahore blast and ordered the authorities concerned to provide best medical facilities to the injured.
At least 52 people, including children and security personnel, were killed and about 200 others 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.
"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.He said, "Our teams have confirmed that it was a suicide blast". The IG said that the suicide bomber was stopped at the gate of the parade ground at the border and detonated the bomb right when people gathered near the gate.
"Up to five kilogrammes of explosive material was used in the blast," Sukhera said."The bomb exploded outside a restaurant near a Pakistani paramilitary soldiers' checkpoint at Wagah border," he added.
The al-Qaeda affiliated group Jandullah has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to Express News.
Imdad Husain, an eyewitness, told reporters that he was returning after watching the parade ceremony when he heard a bang near the Wagah border market."I fell unconscious. When I gained consciousness there had been complete darkness. Many injured and I cried for help lying on the road. After 15 minutes some rescue men came towards me and shifted me to the Ghurki Hospital, a border area health facility," he said.
Samina Bibi was also returning along with her husband and two young children when the blast took place. On the bed of the Ghurki Hospital she was crying and asking the doctors about her husband and children. "The doctors were comforting her saying they are alright," Imdad said.Punjab Emergency Services Rescue 1122 spokesman Jam Sajjad told PTI that 50 people had been killed so far and feared rise in the death toll."We have shifted about 200 injured in different hospitals of Lahore," he said. Quoting a senior doctor at Ghurki Hospital, he said the condition of over a dozen is critical.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has condemned the Lahore blast and ordered the authorities concerned to provide best medical facilities to the injured.
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What a idiot these Pak Army guys are... the Paki suicide bomber proved Pak Army is on their target and Pak Army is a bunch of Hijras.
52 killed in blast near Wagah border in Pakistan : World, News - India Today
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I do not understand the motives behind his halling operation
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What do you expect to happen after Pak Army carried out Operation Zarb-e-Azb and killed thousands of Muslims including women and children???
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Pakistani security establishment Media Briefing about the incident
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