Suicide attacker went through 4 check posts: Col Shuja

LAHORE: Punjab Home Minister, Colonel (Retd) Shuja Khanzada Sunday said the suicide attacker went through four check posts before detonating the explosives on him at Wagah border.

Talking to Geo News, the Home Minister said the target of the attack was the Rangers ceremony of pulling down the national flag.

He said the severed limbs of the suicide attacker have been sent for the forensic and DNA tests.

The Minister said about 10-15 kilograms of explosives were used in the blast.

He said the initial report of the tragic incident has been sent to Chief Minister Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif.