At least 11 people were killed and over 60 injured, including 8 women, in a suicide car bombing in Pakistani city of Lahore on Monday (March 12).
Lahore Commissioner Khusro Pervaiz confirming the death toll informed that 11 people have been killed and 67 injured out of which 11 are in a critical condition.
District Coordination Officer (DCO) of Lahore and the Inspector General of Punjab, Tariq Azeem have both confirmed that an explosive laden car rammed into the Special Investigative Agency Building. Witnesses said several people were still buried under the rubble of the building that had collapsed due to the explosion.
The DCO added that around 70 people were present at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) building at the time of the explosion.
He confirmed that around 600 kilograms of explosives were used in the attack.
The police say that the massive explosion has managed to create an 8 foot deep crater.
The magnitude of the blast was so severe that its sound could be heard miles away. Smoke was seen rising from far areas.
Medical officials have urged residents of Lahore to come fourth and donate blood to help treat the injured.
Sources also told that 2 dead bodies have been handed over to their families while some are yet to be identified.
According to sources, the electricity in the area has been shut down due to the blast.
