At least 9 killed in blast outside shrine in Lahore

In Pakistan, at least nine people were killed today in a blast outside the famous Data Darbar shrine in Lahore. Twenty-four people were also wounded in the explosion. 

The target of the suicide bomber was the vehicle of the Elite Force. 

Punjab Inspector General of Police Arif Nawaz confirmed that five Elite Force officials were



killed in the blast. Four civilians also lost their lives in the attack.

A heavy contingent of police, Counter-Terrorism Department and forensic officials are collecting evidence from the site of the attack. 

Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the loss of lives in the attack.