Blast in Sargodha
An explosion has occurred in the Block 19 area of Sargodha.
Three people have been killed and 16 injured as a blast occurred at an Imam Bargah in Sargodha on Sunday evening.
The incident occurred in Imam Bargah Haideriya in Block 19, where Maghrib prayers were underway.
According to eyewitnesses, a suicide bomber tried to enter the Imam Bargah and blew himself up after the guard tried to stop him.
Police have cordoned off the area.
8:15pm
According to official sources three people have been killed and 16 injured.
More injured are being shifted to the hospitals.
According to reports, a suicide bomber tried to enter the Imam Bargah and exploded himself when he was intercepted by the guard.
Injured have been shifted to DHQ Hospital.
8:10pm
Three people have been killed as a result of the blast.
8:05pm
According to people present at the site, a religious function was underway at the time of the blast and the police had not provided adequate security.
8:00pm
All injured have been shifted to the hospital according to Rescue 1122 sources.
7:58pm
At least 200 people were present for prayers at the time of the blast. A stampede occurred as a result of the blast.
5 of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
Tribune