LAHORE: A suicide bomber blew himself up at a checkpost here on Monday, injuring 10 policemen and six others.

According to police, a white Suzuki car was entering the city after exiting the Babu Sabu interchange on Motorway II when it was signalled to stop for search at around 6:45pm on Bund Road.

A man came out of the vehicle and blew himself up and the other man on the driving seat was injured in the blast. He was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

An ASI and a constable were also said to be in a critical condition.

The incident took place on one of the most congested roads close to Babu Sabu interchange where heavy traffic plies within the city and outside.

Some motorists and a traffic warden were also injured in the blast and at least four vehicles were damaged.

Rescue 1122 and Edhi ambulances took the injured to Mayo and Services hospitals.

Capital City Police Officer Muhammad Pervez Rathore told Dawn that officials of the bomb disposal squad were determining the quantity and nature of explosives concealed in the car.
DIG (investigation) Shoaib Dastgir said forensic experts found a suicide belt, pellets, explosives and related material from the spot.

According to police, the bomber was thought to be 20 years of age. He was carrying at least 10 kg of explosives.