Panic grips Pakistan as multiple blasts rock Lahore following Operation Sindoor

Pakistan has been hit by a fresh wave of panic following the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor, as a series of explosions shook Lahore. The blasts have sparked widespread fear and chaos across the city, with emergency sirens sounding throughout Lahore and authorities forced to declare a state of emergency.

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According to reports, three successive explosions occurred in different parts of Lahore, triggering alarm and prompting immediate security measures. The blast was heard in the Gopal Nagar and Naseerabad neighborhoods, near Walton Airport. The Lahore airport has been temporarily shut down as a precautionary step amid heightened tensions and fears of further incidents.

The blasts have intensified the already tense atmosphere in Pakistan, which has been on high alert since India carried out Operation Sindoor,targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent civilians. Following that operation, fear has reportedly gripped various parts of Pakistan, especially regions known for hosting terrorist and militant camps.

In Lahore, the situation remains volatile, with locals experiencing deep anxiety and uncertainty about potential further attacks or retaliatory actions. The explosions mark a significant escalation in the regional crisis and reflect the rising internal unrest and insecurity within Pakistan.