48 killed in suicide blast at Wagah border in Pakistan

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LAHORE: At least 48 people, including children and security personnel, were killed and 70 others injured in a suicide attack in Pakistan at Wagah on Sunday, minutes after the flag-lowering ceremony at the India-Pak border.

The powerful explosion occurred in the parking area of the Wagah border between India and Pakistan, as the flag lowering-ceremony ended.

48 people have been killed while nearly 70 others have been injured in the explosion and it is feared that the death toll could rise, Geo TV reported.

Earlier reports had said it could be a cylinder blast. Inspector general, Punjab Police, Mushtaq Sukhera said, the suicide attacker approached the gate as the crowd was vacating the parade area where the flag ceremony is held,…. see more

source: times of india

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