Explosions hit Lahore near military airport at Walton Road

STC NEWS MONITORING DESK
NEW DELHI, MAY 08 (STC): A loud explosion was heard near the military airport on Walton Road in Lahore on Thursday amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, reports Indo-Asian News Service (IANS)
Various media reports state that multiple blasts had occurred in areas near the Walton Road in Lahore. The road leads to Lahore Cantonment. Media reports said that the Pakistani police officials confirmed the blast, stating they are in the process of determining the exact nature and location of the explosion.
The blasts sent residents into panic mode. Eyewitnesses described seeing clouds of smoke in the air as people rushed out of their homes in fear.
Reports said that sirens were heard in the area shortly after the explosion, adding to the sense of urgency. “A drone was seen near the Walton Airport. Two loud blasts were also heard near Askari 5 in Lahore, with smoke rising from Naval College, IANS said quoting unconfirmed reports.
According to reports, the Lahore and Sialkot air routes have been closed till Thursday noon. (STC)