LAHORE: As many as eight people were dead while several people were injured in a suicide blast outside a hotel near Police lines, Lahore, local media reported on Tuesday.
According to reports, the suicide bomber blasted himself in front of the hotel after failing to reached his target and killed eight people on the spot while several injured.
Rescue teams have shifted the bodies and the injured to Mayo hospital and Ganga Ram hospital while fire tenders also arrived on the site. Injured and dead are yet to be identified.
Security forces cordoned of the area and stared search for clues.
As many as 4 to 5 cars parked near the blast site also caught fire. The blast also damaged the windows of the buildings.
Rescue sources confirmed eight deaths till now while death toll expected to increase.
The blast expected to be planted in the car parked near the hotel.
However, police officials haven’t confirmed the number of deaths and injured.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription
