Data Darbar attack: Two years later, three suspects arrested

On July 1, 2010, at least 35 people were killed and 175 were injured when three blasts hit Data Darbar.

SARGODHA: Three men allegedly involved in the 2010 Data Darbar terrorist attack  in Lahore were arrested from Sargodha, Express News reported on Sunday.

On July 1, 2010, at least 42 people were killed and 175 were injured when three blasts hit Data Darbar. The blasts tore through the shrine complex when scores of people were offering prayers in the Data Darbar, which sits in one of the city’s most crowded neighbourhoods.

One explosion took place in the courtyard of the shrine, one at gate number five and a third in the basement.

Countrywide protests followed the attacks, with people from all walks of life condemning the killing.