Saturday, June 26, 2010

Lahore twin blasts injure seven

Updated at: 2025 PST, Saturday, June 26, 2010
Lahore twin blasts injure seven LAHORE: Seven people were injured in two low-intensity blasts at Lahore’ biggest electronic market here at Hall Road on Saturday, Geo news reported.

The first blast occurred near CD’s market, Zaitoon Plaza, causing the panicked shoppers and shopkeepers running for cover. After five minutes another blast occurred near Rafi Plaza that further contributed to the panic among the people.

The impact of the blasts smashed windowpanes of the nearby shops.

The injured were rushed to Meo Hospital while police and relief crew reached the spot. They ordered the people to immediately leave the blasts site.

DCO Lahore Sajjad Bhatta said the blasts were part of conspiracy to spread fear and can be traced back to Al-Hamra Arts Council and Allama Iqbal Town blasts.

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