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73 dead at least 300 injured in suicide blast; Army deployed in Lahore

LAHORE: A deadly suicide explosion near Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park claimed 53 lives and left over 150 injured in Lahore.

Blast occurred in the parking area of the recreational park where the suspected suicide bomber blew himself. Park was packed with crowd due to the holiday including women and children.

“At least 38 people were killed and more than 100 are injured” area Superintendent of Police Mustansar Feroz informed, “children and women comprise most dead and children.”

More than 30 bodies have been transferred to the hospitals around the city and more bodies are pouring in. The blast was targeted near the exit gate where a large number of children were playing at the swing.

DIG Operations Lahore Haider Ashraf stated that, “We cannot rule a suicide attack out at this point but clear cause will be found out soon.” Emergency has been imposed in various hospitals of the including Shaikh Zayed Hospital and Jinnah Hospital.

Army personnel have been deployed in Lahore to tackle any situation and post blast threats. Army is currently working with authorities on several issues.

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