The blasts occurred close to Lahore’s central business district and the army cantonment
A wave of panic swept through Lahore on Thursday morning after three explosions jolted the city’s Gopal Nagar and Naseerabad areas near Walton Airport. (X.com)
A wave of panic swept through Lahore on Thursday morning after three explosions jolted the city’s Gopal Nagar and Naseerabad areas near Walton Airport. The blasts, heard around 7 am local time, sent residents scurrying out of their homes, according to reports.
The local media reports added that thick plumes of black smoke were seen with emergency sirens, creating chaos on the streets. Police and fire brigade teams dashed to the scene as authorities threw a tight security cordon around the area, sealing it off for further investigation.
The blasts occurred close to Lahore’s central business district and the army cantonment. Though some reports indicate that the explosions might have been linked to a Pakistan Air Force training exercise, there’s no official confirmation in this regard.
Social media was abuzz with visuals of residents running, with clouds of smoke billowing in the background.
The local media reports added that thick plumes of black smoke were seen with emergency sirens, creating chaos on the streets. Police and fire brigade teams dashed to the scene as authorities threw a tight security cordon around the area, sealing it off for further investigation.
The blasts occurred close to Lahore’s central business district and the army cantonment. Though some reports indicate that the explosions might have been linked to a Pakistan Air Force training exercise, there’s no official confirmation in this regard.
Social media was abuzz with visuals of residents running, with clouds of smoke billowing in the background.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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