Sehwan Sharif Blast death toll rises drastically

Sehwan Sharif Blast death toll rises drastically

SEHWAN: A suspected suicide bomber blew himself inside the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan on Thursday, martyring at least 30 people and injuring dozens of others, the medical superintendent confirmed. 

Police officials in Sehwan said the blast took place inside the shrine with the Assistant Superintendent of Police Rashid stating it was a suicide bombing. 

"The loud explosion took place inside the complex of the shrine near the gate,"ASP Rashid told Geo News.

According to reports, more than 100 people have been reported in the blast.