Johar Town Blast Was A Bomb Explosion, Confirms IG Punjab

The Lahore Johar Town Blast was caused by a bomb explosion, confirmed Inspector-General of Punjab Police Inam Ghani while speaking to media after the tragic incident that claimed lives of three people, including a 6-year-old boy and injured over 20 people.

“A bomb planted in a car went off.” he said while confirming that police was targeted in the attack. “The vehicle cannot reach its target due to police barriers,” he added.

However, the Inspector-General of Punjab Police did not share any additional information about the high-value target in the area but vowed to arrest those responsible behind the terrorist act.

The injured were shifted to Jinnah Hospital in Lahore.

High-Alert Issued Across Lahore

Following the Johar Town Blast, the Lahore Police has issued a high-alert across the city while snap-checking is taking place in Johar Town and nearby areas.

CM Buzdar asks for detailed report

Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar has asked the Inspector-General of Police to submit a detailed report of the blast in Johar Town and ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.

“The incident is being investigated under the leadership of Additional IG CTD and the Minister of Health himself is present in the field to provide the best medical facilities to the injured.” said CM Buzdar on Twitter.

Read more: 2 Killed, 17 Injured in Lahore’s Johar Town Blast.

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