Dozens Killed In Lahore Shrine Bombings
July 02 2010
Two suicide bombers attacked an important Sufi shrine in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Thursday night, reports Pakistan's Dawn.
At least 41 people were killed and more than 170 others were injured, security officials said.
The first explosion took place in the basement, while the second occurred in the shrine's main building minutes later, officials said.
Explosive experts said each suicide vest has been equipped with ball bearings and 20-30 pounds of explosives.
The...
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