Twelve killed, several hurt in Multan firing, blasts

December 8, 2009

At least twelve persons were killed and several others were reportedly injured in twin explosions at Qasim Bela in Cantt area of Multan, report said. According to the reports, six injured have been admitted at Nishtar Hospital of the city. DIG Police Multan Arif Ikram confirmed loss of life in the blasts without giving further details. He said the blast occurred near the office of a secret agency in the area. The blasts shattered windowpanes of houses in half kilometer radius, sources said. The injured were being shifted to CMH, Nishtar Hospital and Civil Hospital of Multan. The blast occurred in the area, which is constituency of Prime Minister Gilani.