Lahore blast mastermind arrested from Lahore Airport

LAHORE (92 News) – The mastermind of the Lahore blast was arrested from Lahore Airport on Thursday.

The police said that Peter Paul David had come to Karachi from Dubai sometime back. "He was arrested while going to Karachi from Lahore. The vehicle used in the blast belonged to the accused. We have collected other evidences from the site," he added.

Three people were killed and 20 others were injured in the Lahore Johar Town blast. The deceased include a man and his son. The injured are being treated in different hospitals.

According to investigations, the vehicle used in the blast carried number (9928-10). The vehicle registered in the name of Zafarullah entered Lahore through Babu Sabu.

The police arrested the owner from Hafizabad and later released him after he provided the proof of selling it.

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police station has registered a case. The case has been registered on the complaint of CTD Inspector Abid Baig. The FIR contains sections related to murder, attempt to murder, ATA and damage to property.

Talking to the media, IG Punjab Inam Ghani said that the terrorists wanted to target a high-profile personality. "However, the vehicle could not go further due to the police and a barrier," he maintained.

According to eyewitnesses, a motorcyclist had thrice taken round. Moreover, geo-fencing of the site is going on.

On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar visited hospital to inquire after the health of the injured.