Youhanabad terrorists had RAW backing: Punjab Home Minister

LAHORE: Punjab Home Minister Shujha Khanzada said on Tuesday five terrorists involved in the Youhanabad bombing had been arrested the search for three others was underway.

Speaking to media the home minister said these terrorists were being supported by Indian spy agency RAW through Afghanistan. He added that evidence pertaining to this involvement had been obtained.

On July 31, security and intelligence agencies arrested five terrorists involved in the suicide bombings at Catholic and Christ Churches in Youhanabad area of Lahore in May this year.

The arrested terrorists facilitated the suicide bombers in carrying out the attack which claimed 15 lives and led to protests by the Christian community across the country.