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At Least Three Killed, Over 50 Injured in Blast During Religious Procession in Pakistan - Video

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 3 people died and over 50 others got injured after a powerful explosion hit a procession of Shiite Muslims in the Bahawalnagar city in eastern Pakistan on Thursday, Associated Press reported, citing the police.
Earlier in the day, AP reported, citing witnesses, that the blast injured 30 people.
Shiite leader Khawar Shafqat confirmed the incident but did not provide any further details.
A video emerged online, showing ambulances arriving at the scene of the explosion.
​The explosion reportedly occurred outside the Mohajir Colony Mosque.
According to another report, the death toll from the blast currently stands at 5, with more than 40 people injured. 
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