Three people, including a nine-year-old child, were killed while over two dozen were injured when a blast tore through a bustling market chowk near Lohari Gate, a prominent entrance of the historic walled city. According to the Lahore police, an initial investigation showed that a 1.5 kilogramme improvised explosive device (IED) was planted in a motorcycle parked next to a pushcart outside a bank, which was the cause of the blast.
As the details of the blast unfolded, many among celebs took to social media, condemning the cowardice attack and extending condolences to the grieved families.
"Allah Reham (God have mercy)," Mahira Khan tweeted.
Allah reham.. #LahoreBlast
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) January 20, 2022
Adnan Siddiqui shared, "Strongly condemn the Lahore blast. May the families who lost their loved ones get the strength to bear this pain. Culprits must get harsh punishment."
Strongly condemn the #LahoreBlast. May the families who lost their loved one get strength to bear this pain. Culprits must get harsh punishment.
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) January 20, 2022
Humayun Saeed penned, "Very unfortunate news of an explosion in Lahore. Prayers for the victims and their families. May Allah bless the souls of the deceased and give health to the injured."
Very unfortunate news of explosion in Lahore. Prayers for the victims and their families. May Allah bless the souls of the deceased and give health to the injured
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) January 20, 2022
Usman Mukhtar, too, offered his grievances. "My condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives today in the Lahore blast," the Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay Actor shared.
My condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives today in the Lahore blast. I hope our law enforcement agencies are on top of things and have a plan in place to stop further incidents like this. #prayforLahore #LahoreBlast
— Usman Mukhtar (@MukhtarHoonMein) January 20, 2022
"I hope our law enforcement agencies are on top of things and have a plan in place to stop further incidents like this," he added. Ramsha Khan also expressed sadness over the loss of lives.
Lahore 💔🥺
— Ramsha Khan (@ramshakofficial) January 20, 2022
"Condolences and prayers for the families who suffered in the sad incident of Lahore. May the Almighty keep us all safe," wrote cricketer Shoaib Malik.
- Condolences & prayers for the families who suffered in the sad incident of Lahore, May The Almighty keep us all safe... #LahoreBlast #Pakistan
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) January 20, 2022
Kamran Akmal commented, "My heart goes out to the families of the people killed and injured in the barbaric Lahore blast in Anarkali." He added, "May Allah grant health to all the injured people, Ameen."
My heart goes out to the families of the people killed and injured in the barbaric #LahoreBlast in #Anarkali .May Allah grant health to all the injured people Ameen
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) January 20, 2022
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