LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar took notice of the blast and directed the IG to investigate the incident and submit a report. He ordered that responsible should be brought under the law.
He ordered the authorities concerned to provide the best medical facilities to the injured. About three people including two members of a family were killed while 14 others sustained injuries in a blast in BOR Society, Johar Town area of Karachi. Some vehicles were damaged and windowpanes of nearby houses were shattered due to the blast.
Meanwhile, emergency has been declared in the Jinnah Hospital and Minister Health Dr Yasmin Rashid also visited the hospital and reviewed the medical treatment being provided to the injured.
She directed the medical officials to provide the best healthcare facilities to the injured. Later, Inspector General Police Inam Ghani accompanied by CCPO Ghulam Mehmood Dogar visited the Jinnah Hospital and inquired after the injured. DIG Operations Sajid Kiani and SSP Investigation were also present.