New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the "shocking" suicide bomb blast at the Wagah border in Lahore, Pakistan, that killed 52 people and injured more than 100.
"Terror attack in Pakistan near Wagah Border is shocking. I strongly condemn such a dastardly act of terrorism," Mr Modi tweeted late on Sunday night.
Inspector General, Pakistan's Punjab province, confirmed it was a suicide attack. Initial reports indicate the bomber was a very young man.
The blast took place at 6:12 pm outside the parade ground near the Wagah border, 500 metres from the Indian side. Hundreds come to watch the ceremony at sunset and the victims, today, were on their way back when the attack took place.
The casualties are mostly civilian - three Pakistani Ranger personnel have been killed and five have been injured. A family of eight is among those killed.
"Terror attack in Pakistan near Wagah Border is shocking. I strongly condemn such a dastardly act of terrorism," Mr Modi tweeted late on Sunday night.
Inspector General, Pakistan's Punjab province, confirmed it was a suicide attack. Initial reports indicate the bomber was a very young man.
The casualties are mostly civilian - three Pakistani Ranger personnel have been killed and five have been injured. A family of eight is among those killed.
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