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| | GEO Pakistan | | Dr Sarfraz among 5 martyred in Lahore blast | Updated at: 1626 PST, Friday, June 12, 2009
 LAHORE: At least five people including Jamia Naeemia principal Dr Sarfraz Naeemi were martyred and eight others injured in a suicide blast at Jamia Naeemia situated in Garhi Shahu area of Lahore, Geo News reported Friday.
The blast occurred after the Friday prayers when the people were making their way out of the mosque after offering the Friday prayers. A lot of people were present in the mosque at the time of blast.
Jamia Naeemia principal Dr Sarfraz Naeemi was present at his office at the Jamia Naeemia at the time of blast, the eyewitnesses said adding he was meeting with the people and students at his office; in the meantime, the suicide bomber blew himself up.
The blast was so powerful that the outer walls of the Jamia Naeemia Masjid collapsed and he nearby buildings were harmed in the blast.
The injured Maulana Naeemi was rushed to the hospital; however, he succumbed to the injuries on the way to the hospital.
The deceased include his close associate Dr Khalilur Rehman.
The personnel of the security forces cordoned off the area and started the relief operation.
The injured were rushed to the Meo Hospital. Emergency has been declared in the hospitals of the Lahore.
The security forces are searching the building on the apprehension of another bomb.
DCO Lahore Sajjad Bhutta said the Maulana was provided with the proper security. |  |
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