Summary Celebrities and politicians condemned the terrorists for the abhorrent act of taking innocent lives
(Web Desk) – With the onset of the Holy month of Ramadan, the relative peace of Lahore was marred by the cowardly act of a suicide attack near the sufi shrine (Data Darbar) of Abul Hassan Ali Hujwiri, commonly known as Data Ganj Baksh on Wednesday morning.
A suicide bomber blew himself in front of an elite police car at 08:54, martyring 10 people including elite force personnel, a security guard and civillians. 30 people were also critically injured as a result of the blast.
Celebrities and politicians have condemned the terrorists for the abhorrent act of taking innocent lives for their cowardly designs.
Fakhr e Alam in his tweet prayed for the martyrs and condemned the terrorists who deserve the worst place in hell.
‘Prayers for the martyrs of Lahore terror attack today. Our fight against terrorism continues. Terrorists, their backers, their financiers & their helpers all deserve the worst place in hell & that s where Allah will send them,’ he added.
Prayers for the martyrs of Lahore terror attack today. Our fight against terrorism continues. Terrorists, their backers, their financiers & their helpers all deserve the worst place in hell & that s where Allah will send them.
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) May 8, 2019
Veena Malik felt hert broken on waking up to the news of the heinous act.
‘Woke up to This HeartBreaking News #DataDarbar.’
Woke up to This HeartBreaking News#DataDarbar
— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) May 8, 2019
Faisal Qureshi expressing his resentment asked for Allah’s mercy this Ramadan.
‘Woke up to that sad news..#LahoreTerrorAttack #DataDarbar # karam mere ALLAH.’
Woke up to that sad news..#LahoreTerrorAttack #DataDarbar karam mere ALLAH pic.twitter.com/YgLau3wxv4
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) May 8, 2019
Bilal Ashraf denounced the act of terrorism.
‘I condemn the terror attack at #DataDarbar All prayers for those who lost their lives. Prayers for #Lahore #LahoreBlast #ICondemnTerrorism #SayNoToTerrorism,’ he added.
I condemn the terror attack at #DataDarbar All prayers for those who lost their lives. Prayers for #Lahore #LahoreBlast #ICondemnTerrorism #SayNoToTerrorism
— Bilal Ashraf (@IamBilalAshraf) May 8, 2019
Armeena Khan was angered at the abhorrent act.
‘Ramadan Mubarak, buss ramzan a gaya, qatal shuru,’ she added.
Ramadan Mubarak. buss ramzan a gaya, qatal shuru. https://t.co/MmNlCaXwAL
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) May 8, 2019
Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted.
‘Strongly condemn the terror blast outside Data Darbar this morning. Have asked Punjab govt to provide all assistance to the injured & families of victims.’
Strongly condemn the terror blast outside Data Darbar this morning. Have asked Punjab govt to provide all assistance to the injured & families of victims.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 8, 2019
Shah Mehmood Qureshi expressed his disgust at the cowardly act in the holiest of holy month of Ramadan.
‘Strongly condemn the attack targetting a police van near Data Darbar, Lahore. To destroy the peace in Islam’s holiest month is not just an act of terror & cowardice but shows a complete lack of faith. I pray those we have lost today are rewarded with the highest place in Jannah.’
Strongly condemn the attack targetting a police van near Data Darbar, Lahore.
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) May 8, 2019
To destroy the peace in Islam’s holiest month is not just an act of terror & cowardice but shows a complete lack of faith. I pray those we have lost today are rewarded with the highest place in Jannah.
Asad Umar in his tweet regarded the terrorist an enemy of Muslims and the state, he further wanted the real perpetrators to be taken to task.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) May 8, 2019
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemned the attack stating.
‘Devistating terrorist attack at #DataDarbar. Condemn in the strongest possible terms. Reiterate our longstanding demand to implement NAP & sack all ministers who have links to banned outfits, ‘ he added.
Devistating terrorist attack at #DataDarbar. Condemn in the strongest possible terms. Reiterate our longstanding demand to implement NAP & sack all ministers who have links to banned outfits.
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) May 8, 2019
Governor Punjab reiterated his govt’s stance to wipe out the terrorists who have no religion or conscience.
‘Horrified at the suicide blast in Lahore today. Our govt s priority is to wipe out terrorists in Pak who have no religion/conscience. My condolences to families of all who ve lost their loved ones & sympathies for the injured. Govt will look after the families of the deceased, ‘ he added.
Horrified at the suicide blast in Lahore today. Our govt s priority is to wipe out terrorists in Pak who have no religion/conscience. My condolences to families of all who ve lost their loved ones & sympathies for the injured. Govt will look after the families of the deceased! pic.twitter.com/sPMDDyMjR8
— Mohammad Sarwar (@ChMSarwar) May 8, 2019
CM Punjab stated that the cowardly terrorist act cannot break the nation’s resolve.
— Usman Buzdar (@UsmanAKBuzdar) May 8, 2019
Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the enemy wants to destabilize Pakistan through such cowardly acts.
— Firdous Ashiq Awan (@Dr_FirdousPTI) May 8, 2019
Zartaj Gul Wazir stated.
Shocked and saddened to hear of the unfortunate incident outside #DataDarbar.
— Zartaj Gul Wazir (@zartajgulwazir) May 8, 2019
Our war with the enemies of peace in the region takes us through some excruciating challenges and times.#LahoreBlast
Ahsan Iqbal asked the govt to act deciseively against the terrorists.
‘Terrorism incident at Data Darbar, Lahore is strongly condemned. Proud of our Police, which continues to sacrifice their lives against terrorism. Govt must act decisively against such elements who want to destabilise us through such barbaric acts.’
Terrorism incident at Data Darbar, Lahore is strongly condemned. Proud of our Police, which continues to sacrifice their lives against terrorism. Govt must act decisively against such elements who want to destabilise us through such barbaric acts.
— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) May 8, 2019
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