Ten women, eight children and three security personnel were among the 61
people who have died in the attack that took place yesterday when a
suicide attacker detonated a powerful bomb at Wagah.
Over 100 people were injured in the incident and are being treated in different Lahore's hospitals where emergency has been declared.
The blast took place when a large number of people were returning after attending the flag lowering ceremony at themain Indo-Pak land border crossing, which is heavily guarded by the Punjab Rangers.
A young suicide-bomber blew himself up near the main exit gate of Parade Avenue at 6.03 pm (local time), causing colossal devastation.
"The death toll of the devastating suicide attack at Wagah border has risen to 61. The condition of some injured is still critical and the doctors are battling to save their lives," Punjab Emergency Services Rescue spokesman Jam Sajjad said.
About 43 bodies have been handed over to the families while the remaining are yet to be recognised, Sajjad said.
"We have sought the help of the National Registration Database Authority (Nadra) for recognition of 18 bodies," he said.
The law enforcement agencies have launched operation inthe residential areas in Wagah and taken about 20 suspects into custody, Lahore police spokesman Niyab Haider Naqvi said.
Over 100 people were injured in the incident and are being treated in different Lahore's hospitals where emergency has been declared.
The blast took place when a large number of people were returning after attending the flag lowering ceremony at themain Indo-Pak land border crossing, which is heavily guarded by the Punjab Rangers.
A young suicide-bomber blew himself up near the main exit gate of Parade Avenue at 6.03 pm (local time), causing colossal devastation.
"The death toll of the devastating suicide attack at Wagah border has risen to 61. The condition of some injured is still critical and the doctors are battling to save their lives," Punjab Emergency Services Rescue spokesman Jam Sajjad said.
About 43 bodies have been handed over to the families while the remaining are yet to be recognised, Sajjad said.
"We have sought the help of the National Registration Database Authority (Nadra) for recognition of 18 bodies," he said.
The law enforcement agencies have launched operation inthe residential areas in Wagah and taken about 20 suspects into custody, Lahore police spokesman Niyab Haider Naqvi said.
Source: MP News in Hindi and Chhattisgarh Hindi News
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