Only a day after India launched Operation Sindoor towards terror camps in Pakistan, a number of explosions had been reported close to Walton Airport in Lahore. The blasts had been highly effective sufficient to be heard from 5 kilometres away, with thick smoke seen billowing into the sky. The blast came about in DHA Part 3 and 4 positioned within the 9km radius of the Walton Airport. Some native sources and social media posts have claimed it to be a missile assault. The incident occurred amid rising tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, which has additional elevated public curiosity. Nevertheless, there isn’t a official comment but from the police and Pakistan military.
The blasts triggered a direct response from emergency companies with Police and Pakistani army reaching the realm together with a bomb squad. Authorities confirmed the incident and said that investigations are underway to determine the exact trigger and placement of the explosion.
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Further blasts had been reported within the close by Gopal Nagar and Naseerabad neighborhoods, near Walton Airport, inflicting widespread alarm amongst residents. Witnesses recounted scenes of panic, with smoke rising into the sky and other people fleeing their houses. Emergency sirens quickly adopted, heightening the ambiance of pressure and urgency.
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced the momentary suspension of flight operations at Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot airports. Based on the CAA, Lahore and Sialkot airports will stay closed till 12 PM on Thursday. Individuals have been suggested to stay indoors and Pakistani Military has taken management of the Naval School.