According to police and rescue officials, a loud explosion took place on Double Road in front of a famous car showroom. The law enforcement force was the apparent target in the attack, they added. Injured include five RRG officials and as many passersby, said the DIG, adding that sniper of the vehicle was martyred in the attack. He directed security forces and law enforcement agencies to further toughen up security measures at all entry and exit points of the city. “This is a decisive war against terrorism… Pakistan Army, security forces and other law enforcement forces are defeating the terrorists,” he said in a statement.

Source: The Express Tribune October 15, 2019 13:23 UTC