Breaking News: Blast near Silk Bank I-8 Sector Area Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: A blast occurred near a branch of Silk Bank in the I-8 sector area of Islamabad on Monday.

Initial reports from the area state that the blast took place in the parking lot of the I-8 Markaz, which is the central market in the sector.

3:20pm

IG Islamabad Wajid Ali Durrani says remains have been found inside the bank building and the police suspect that they belong to the suicide bomber.

Express 24/7 correspondent, Syed Ali Ehsan says many people were present inside and outside the bank.

The injured have been taken to PIMS Hospital, which is the closest medical facility from the blast site.

There have been reports of only two injured from hospital sources.

The Bomb Disposal Squad is examining the site.

3:15pm

The suicide bomber detonated outside the bank when he was stopped by the security guard, reports state.

SSP Islamabad Tahir Alam has also confirmed that it was a suicide attack.

3:10pm

DIG Islamabad Bin Yamin has been confirmed that the blast was a suicide attack.

Fire brigade has arrived at the site.

Security and rescue forces are present in the area.

Two people are confirmed dead and several have been reported to be injured.

3:05pm

Police authorities have confirmed that the blast was a suicide attack.

A second body has also been found from the site, sources have said that the body could belong to the suicide bomber.

There has been a considerable amount of damage to the front of the bank.

Emergency has been declared at all hospitals.

3:00pm

Several people have been reported to be injured in the blast.

The security guard of the bank has been reported to be killed as a result of the blast.

There is no information on the intensity of the blast.

Rescue 1122 teams have reached the site.

On Sunday, a low intensity roadside blast injured three people including a child on Murree Road near Malpur village on the outskirts of the city.