The deputy commissioner of Lahore said that the explosion took place at around 1:45pm. He said that the location falls under the Safe City project and all the available evidence from the surveillance system is being analysed.
Speaking to the media, DIG Operations Lahore Dr Muhammad Abid Khan said that the investigation is in the initial stage and the nature of the blast is being ascertained.
Commissioner Lahore retired Capt Muhammad Usman Younis confirmed that at least three people have died as a result of the explosion.
Police believe it a planted device, however, it has not yet been determined whether it was an improvised explosive device (IED) or a timed device. Forensic teams are collecting evidence from the site.
