Three hurt in three blasts in cultural capital of Pakistan

At least 3 persons, including a child, were injured when a series of 3 blasts occurred with intervals at the building of Punjab Institute of Language (PIL) near Gaddafi Stadium Saturday night.

A cameraman is also included in the injured.

According to reports, all three blasts were of low intensity while the police say the blasts could have been triggered by time device.

The first two blasts happened inside the building which shattered the window panes of the cafeteria there while the third blast occurred at the gate of PIL building later.

A programme was going on in nearby Al-Hamra Cultural Complex at the time of the first blast.

People present there panicked and rushed out to save their lives.

Relief activities kicked started at the site of the blasts while fire brigades engaged in dousing the fire that these blasts caused.

According to eye witnesses, the sound of the blasts were heard in Alama Iqbal are Achra areas which are located at a good distance from the site of the blasts.

Police has picketed the area and keeping the media at bay.

Police has warned the people to stay away from the blast site as more such blasts could not be ruled out.