NIN Web Desk : (Dr subhrojyoti chattopadhyay); Lahore, Pakistan, shook by explosions in the early hours of the morning. Explosions were heard in the Walton Road area. The sky was covered in a plume of smoke, tension has spread in the area. Local residents have come out on the streets in panic. When the conflict with India continues, and a day ago, when India carried out a strike there, panic has spread even more in the recent explosion. According to Reuters news agency, a series of explosions were heard in Lahore on Thursday morning. Explosions were heard from Walton Road, Gopalnagar and Nasirabad, adjacent to Walton Airport. Local people left their homes in panic and came out onto the streets. Pictures and videos that have surfaced on social media show the sky covered in a plume of smoke.
According to the information available so far, the police believes that the explosion was caused by a drone. The drone was shot down with the help of jamming technology. According to Pakistani media sources, a series of explosions followed. However, there have been no reports of casualties so far. There is also no report of damage to houses or to any properties till now. Pakistan’s Samaa TV reported that two explosions were heard near Askari 5. A plume of smoke was seen rising into the sky from the Naval College. The Walton area of Lahore is mainly inhabited by elite people. Especially the Tabard business family lives there. There is also an army cantonment in Lahore.
Pakistan is currently on high alert due to the conflict with India. Flights from Lahore and Sialkot have been suspended. This incident occurred in that atmosphere. In addition, Pakistan is also growing concerned about Balochistan. The Baloch Liberation Army has detonated an IED in an army convoy there. It is reported that 12 Pakistani soldiers have been killed in it. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that Pakistan is loosening its grip on Balochistan. In such a situation, an alert has been issued in Islamabad. Residents have been banned from leaving their homes by miking. Everyone has been asked to turn off the lights. Even hospitals are reportedly being told to be ready. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already warned of retaliation in the face of conflict with India. But experts believe that at this moment, an atmosphere of civil war is practically brewing within Pakistan.
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