Lahore suicide blast toll climbs to 23

LAHORE: The death toll of Lahore blast has climbed to 23 whereas dozens others have injured in the incident.

According to initial police report 14-kilogram explosive material was used in the device including four-kilogram of ball bearings and other material. The bomber used suicide belt for the attack with explosives laden pockets on both sides of the belt, police said.

It is recalled that in previous suicide attacks explosives were filled in only one side of the belt but this time the evidence shows that the pockets at both sides of the belt were filled with the explosive material.

According to Edhi sources, 26 persons including 22 policemen have been killed in the suicide attack.
More than 70 persons were wounded in the incident and taken to hospitals for medical aid.