Information About Incident 35200-66235-156841 in Gujarat Pakistan

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The first bomb went off in the Chhino Juice Corner near the Garhi Shahu Chowk, injuring two waiters, aged 12 and 14.

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Three remote-controlled bombs went off one after the other in three juice shops in the Garhi Shahu area of Lahore in Punjab on October 7, injuring seven including two children and a woman, according to Daily Times. The first bomb went off in the Chhino Juice Corner near the Garhi Shahu Chowk, injuring two waiters, aged 12 and 14. Rescue officials said shopkeepers were asked to shut down and evacuate the area. Fifteen minutes later, the second explosion occurred in the Rehman Juice Corner, which had been closed. The third bomb exploded after another 15 minutes in the Dasco Juice Corner, injuring passers-by. Lahore District Co-ordination Officer Sajjad Bhutta told AFP the bombs appeared designed to spread panic and fear rather kill. Reports said the targeted juice shops were frequented by young unmarried couples and had received threats.

Event ID Date Country Storyhead
35200-66235-156841 10/8/2008 Pakistan Seven persons injured in three separate blasts in Lahore

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