Islamabad, Pakistan: A powerful explosion was reported near the District Judicial Complex in Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon, injuring at least 12 people, according to initial police reports. The loud blast, heard as far as the Police Lines Headquarters, sparked panic in the vicinity. Emergency teams and security forces swiftly reached the site and cordoned off the area to investigate the cause of the explosion.
Explosion Originated in Parked Vehicles
Police officials confirmed that the blast occurred in vehicles parked in the court’s parking area, damaging several nearby cars. Six people sustained serious injuries and were rushed to PIMS Hospital for treatment.
Investigation Underway to Determine Cause
Law enforcement agencies and bomb disposal experts are examining the wreckage to determine whether the explosion was triggered by an improvised explosive device, a gas cylinder blast, or a mechanical malfunction.