Up to 13 people died and 61 others suffered injuries in a suicide bombing
yesterday in the Pakistani capital, Interior Ministry Spokesman Javed Iqbal
Cheema said at a news conference.
A suicide bomber exploded himself yesterday afternoon in a market, which is
approximately five minutes walk from the Lal Masjid.
"Seven personnel of Punjab Constabulary died and 14 were injured," Cheema
said, adding it was a suicide bombing that apparently targeted the security
forces.
He also said six civilians died in the attack and 47 others were injured who
were provided necessary medical treatment.
Cheema said the investigation agencies had found the head of bomber which is
recognizable to some extent and would help in furthering the investigations.
Some people including religious students came to the Lal Masjid yesterday
when it was reopened for prayers after renovation. They chanted anti-government
slogans and clashed with security forces deployed around the mosque.
