Bomb explosion in Lahore kills more than 65 on Easter

March 28, 2016

A suicide bombing killed more than 65 people, by varying reports, in, , yesterday evening in. More than 280 people were injured. , a -offshoot group, claimed the responsibility of the bombing which detonated just a few feet away from the swing-set.

The claimant group said the bombing targeted the minority in the nation. Ehansullah Ehsan told , a Pakistani newspaper, "We claim responsibility for the attack on Christians as they were celebrating ".

A 30-year-old eye-witness Hasan Imran said, in remarks to, "When the blast occurred, the flames were so high they reached above the trees and I saw bodies flying in the air." The country has had continuing problems with the Taliban. In 2014, more than 140 people were killed in a school attack.

After the incident, White House spokesman Ned Price in a statement said "The  stands with the people and government of Pakistan at this difficult hour. We will continue to work with our partners in Pakistan and across the region [...] to root out the scourge of terrorism". Prime minister expressed his condolence to Pakistani Prime Minister  by telephoning him; and said "The coward terrorists attacked children and women [...] It's condemnable to attack innocent children and women. We are with Pakistani nation at [this] time".

reported hundreds of citizens donated blood for the needy. Chief Minister announced three-day mourning.

added the security check for people to mark themselves safe after the incident.