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Dozens Killed in Bomb Blast at Wagah Border in Pakistan

At least 52 people have been killed in a blast at Wagah border in Pakistan, nearly 500 metres away from the Indian side.

  • At least 52 people have been confirmed dead in the blast at Wagah border in Pakistan.
    At least 52 people have been confirmed dead in the blast at Wagah border in Pakistan.
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  • The police have confirmed that the blast was a suicide attack.
    The police have confirmed that the blast was a suicide attack.
  • Hundreds come to watch the beating retreat ceremony at the Wagah border at sunset and the victims, today, were on their way back when the attack took place.
    Hundreds come to watch the beating retreat ceremony at the Wagah border at sunset and the victims, today, were on their way back when the attack took place.
  • The injured in the attack are being treated at the local hospitals.
    The injured in the attack are being treated at the local hospitals.
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  • Sources told NDTV that there was an alert about a possible suicide attack 15 days ago, after which security was strengthened on both sides of the India-Pakistan border.
    Sources told NDTV that there was an alert about a possible suicide attack 15 days ago, after which security was strengthened on both sides of the India-Pakistan border.
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