Summary Lahore was earlier hit by terrorism in February that claimed at least 14 lives
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab government has issued a threat alert on Monday night (August 21) over possible terror attack on Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, commonly known as Mall Road, in coming days.
According to the alert, anti-Pakistan forces could target busy markets and public places in Lahore and government installations as well as hostels situated on Mall Road.
The government has directed district administration and law enforcement agencies to tighten security as lawyers have resorted to protests on the Mall owing to a verdict passed today by high court chief justice.
Reportedly, at least 400 personnel of a dedicated unit of a law enforcement agency are to be appointed at the high court at 05:00am while another 500 personnel would remain alert at civil lines police station.
Lahore was earlier hit by terrorism in February that claimed at least 14 lives and wounded dozens of others. A suicide bomber carried out the attack on the Mall near Punjab Assembly.
CCTV footage and details on February attack here
