ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – At least 12 people were killed and more than 20 others injured in a suicide explosion near the Judicial Complex in Islamabad.
The powerful blast occurred around 12:30pm on Tuesday in a vehicle parked near the Judicial Complex. The sound of the explosion was heard far and wide, and the vehicle caught fire, spreading flames to nearby cars.
Initial reports suggest that 12 people were injured in the explosion, including lawyers and visitors.
Police stated that the courthouse area was crowded at the time of the blast, causing several visitors to sustain injuries. The wounded have been shifted to PIMS Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Following the explosion, police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the nature of the blast.
