LAHORE (Nasarullah Malik): Renowned religious scholar and head of Jamia Naeemia Lahore Dr Sarfraz Ahmed Naeemi among five others were martyred in a suicide attack at a seminary here Friday, reports ARY NEWS.
The blast that apparently was a suicide attack occurred following the Jumma prayer in Jamia Naeemia situated at Garhi Shahu area of the metropolis.
According to preliminary reports, the blast was occurred in the office of Dr Sarfraz Ahmed Naeemi, the head of one of the largest religious seminary of the city. Naeemi was present in his office at the time of the blast, says an eyewitness.
An eyewitness told ARY NEWS that a suicide bomber, 18 to 20, blew himself up inside the office of Dr Naeemi when he arrived after leading Jumma prayer in the seminary’s mosque.
Dr Naeemi was severely injured in the incident and was brought to Mayo Hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.
Principle of Jamia Naeemia, Dr Khalil and two students of the seminary were also among the deceased, it was reported.
The blast was as powerful as it completely destroyed the office building and the roof of one portion of the building was also caved in.
Rescuers and law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene soon after the blast and cordoned off the madarsah building. Injured and corpses were rushed to Mayo Hospital, Ganga Ram Hospital and other nearby hospitals.
Police have also arrested two suspected persons from outside the seminary.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Jamia Naeemia following the attack. Emotional scenes were also witnessed at the occasion, reports the channel.
Naeemi's funeral would be offered tomorrow (Saturday) at 5:00 p.m. at Company Bagh. |
