Bomb blast at Ashura procession in Bahawalnagar kills 3

Three people were killed and more than 50 were injured in a bomb blast during the Ashura procession in Punjab’s district Bahawalnagar. When the people were observing the procession of Youm-e-Ashur with solemnity to pay tribute to the sacrificed of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) at Karbala, the blast was heard that created chaos among everyone.

The videos of the blast have circulated on social media which showed the victim bleeding and helpless on the road. The local police have also verified the number of victims.