12 dead in Multan suicide attack

MULTAN: At least 12 people were killed and 35 others injured in a suicide attack at offices of a sensitive agency in Qasim Bela area of Multan Cantt.

According to reports, gunmen stormed at a building of a sensitive agency and opened fire on police officials. According to reports, gunmen stormed at a building of a sensitive agency and opened fire on police officials. Later, they blew up a car bomb near the building, which severely damaged the building. A rocket was also fired before the blast.

Dr. Kaleem of Rescue 1122 said four security personnel and eight civilians were killed in the blast and more than 35 including women and children were wounded. The injured were rushed to CMH and Nishtar Hospital where emergency was declared. The blast was so powerful that the windowpanes of the nearby buildings were smashed to pieces. Front of the building has been destroyed completely and several people trapped under the rubble.

According to Civil Defence official Shahid Pervaiz, 500 kg explosive was planted in the car. Rockets and hand grenade were also recovered from the blast site. Security forces have cordoned off the area as helicopters are hovering. Sources said cantt area has been sealed due to possible presence of more terrorists.