Explosion in Anarkali Bazaar, three deaths, dozens injured

According to Baaghi TV, the incident took place at Anar Kali, a well-known bazaar in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab. The blast killed three people and injured 20 others, who were rushed to a nearby hospital. A heavy contingent of police has reached the spot, and the scene has been sealed off. According to police, the blast occurred at a prize bond shop. According to initial reports, the explosion occurred due to a cylinder, the injured have been transferred to Mayo Hospital. According to Baaghi TV reports, Assistant Commissioner City, Faizan Ahmed, has reached the hospital. Motorcycles at the scene caught fire after the blast which was heard far away, shattering the windows of nearby shops and banks. The blast destroyed six motorcycles, while a ditch has been created at the scene. US senators scupper President Joe Biden’s push to defend voting rights Two of the injured have been identified as 30-year-old Adnan and 40-year-old Jamil. Twenty-two people have been injured, while five others are reportedly critical. Authorities have confirmed one child among the dead.  DC Lahore Omar Sher Chatha took notice of the cylinder explosion near Anar Kali Pan Mandi and instructed the security forces to provide immediate … Continue reading Explosion in Anarkali Bazaar, three deaths, dozens injured