Death toll rises to 45 in Data Darbar bombing

Source Dawn (Pakistan)

The death toll of Data Darbar incident rose to 45 on Friday while Chief Justice Lahore High Court has taken a suo motu notice of the incident and has called the CCPO Lahore to appear before the court on July 5. A day of mourning was observed in Lahore while protests were also held against the suicidal attacks in all major cities. People from all walks of life severely condemn the incident. Security was on high alert due to Friday's prayers. A number of religious and political organisations have announced Saturday as a day of mourning. Meanwhile, the scenes of carnage at Data Darbar were caught on closed circuit televisions which recorded the bombers in the final moments before they blew themselves up.