LAHORE: At least three persons were killed, while 21 others sustained injuries when an explosion took place in the city’s Johar Town area, with the provincial police chief believing police were the target, Geo News reported Wednesday.
Rescue, police, and bomb disposal teams reached the site of the incident soon after the blast.
Witnesses said the windows of nearby houses and buildings were shattered in the explosion. In addition, one of the buildings was severely damaged due to the intensity of the blast. Several cars parked close to the buildings were also damaged.