2016

2016

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Taliban bombing targets children in Pakistan

"At least 56 people have been killed in a suicide attack in Gulshan-i-Iqbal Park of Iqbal Town on Sunday evening, provincial government officials said. Edhi sources add that over 200 are injured.
Iqbal Town Superintendent Police Dr Muhammad Iqbal confirmed this was a suicide attack and took place at a children's park, where a large number of families, especially women and children, were present.
DCO Captain (Retd) Muhammad Usman said the head of the suicide bomber has been recovered. Ball bearings have also been found at the site.
The area is a renowned residential area of Lahore. The blast was just outside the exit gate and a few feet (metres) away from the children's swings.
Eye witnesses said there were pools of blood and scattered body parts across the site of the attack." Dawn

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