Four killed, six injured in Lahore blast

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ANI Lahore [Pakistan]
Last Updated : Feb 23 2017 | 1:22 PM IST

At least four persons were killed and six others injured after an explosion in Lahore's DHA Z-Block.

Fear was spread in the area after a loud explosion was heard across Y-Block in DHA Lahore, reports Geo News.

According to authorities, it was a generator blast.

"Clarification on Lahore Y block blast: It's a generator blast and rescue team has reached the site. Please spread this, government of Punjab Province said in a tweet.

This comes after a recent wave of terror attacks in Pakistan claimed more than 100 lives.

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First Published: Feb 23 2017 | 1:03 PM IST

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