At least 30 killed, dozens injured in blast at Pakistan shrine

 

At least 30 people have been killed and 100 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack on a shrine in Pakistan, according to local media.

 

The suicide bomber entered the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in the city of Sehwan Sharif through its golden gate, according to local authorities cited by Dawn news outlet.

 

The explosion took place at the spot where a ritual known as dhamaal was being performed.

 

The attacker blew himself up after throwing a grenade, which failed to explode, according to the assistant superintendent of police.