Pak condemns terror attack, sets up probe team

Blaming the attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore to "enemies" of the two countries, Pakistan today said it had set up a special investigation team to probe the incident in which seven members of the visiting team were injured and eight other persons killed.

"Full investigation is being carried out into the attack and the perpetrators of this heinous crime would be given exemplary punishment," a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson said.

The statement said a special investigation team has been set up for the probe.

"The attack was perpetrated by the enemies of Pakistan-Sri Lanka friendship," it said.

Eight persons, a majority of them Pakistani policemen, were killed and nearly 15 others, including six players and a coach of the Sri Lankan team, were injured in the attack in Lahore carried out by a dozen heavily armed terrorists.

Star wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara and mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis along with Thilan Samaraweera, Tharanga Paranavitana, Suranga Lakmal and Thilina Thushara were injured in the attack. Assistant coach Paul Farbrace also sustained minor injuries.

The Pakistan government has also made arrangements for the safe return of the team to Sri Lanka and is in touch with authorities in Colombo, the statement said.