LAHORE: A series of explosions that shook Sialkot early on Sunday was caused from “short circuit” in an army ammunition depot, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The explosions, which ignited the sky and could be seen from miles away, reportedly took place in the Bhalan Wala neighborhood, about 13.5 kilometers from the border with India, video e post in circulation on social media She said.
“There has been an explosion and a continuous boom since 6:00 in the morning,” it reads in a tweet. In the videos, thick columns of gray and black you can see the smoke rising from the site.
Another video of explosion at the Pakistani army depot in Bhalan Wala, #Sialkot.
Unconfirmed reports suggest internet services have been suspended in Islamabad ever since last 2 or 3 hours.
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– Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) March 20, 2022
The ISPR, which made no mention of the explosions, he said the “damage was immediately contained and fire it was extinguished due to an effective and timely response ”.
The site of the blast is inside a maximum security zone, locals said.
No damage to property or loss of life was told.
