Blast in Sargodha, 4 killed

Four 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.