One security guard and two citizens are among the dead, he said.Punjab Law Minister Basharat Raja said that the death toll may rise as some of the injured's condition is critical. "We condemn this cowardly act," he said and also confirmed it was suicide attack.Mayo Hospital Medical Superintendent Yar Muhammad put the death toll to nine. "We have received nine persons, including policemen dead. The shrine was evacuated, with devotees moved out through exits away from the blast site. Entry to Data Darbar has since been restricted.A heavy contingent of police, Counter-Terrorism Department and forensic officials are collecting evidence from the site of the attack.

Source: Economic Times May 08, 2019 05:19 UTC