Multiple explosions were heard in Lahore, Punjab province of Pakistan. This was claimed by the country's police officials. This information was reported by Pakistani media outlets Geo News and Samaa TV on Thursday (May 8).

The report said that residents of the area rushed out of their homes in panic after hearing multiple explosions near Walton Road in Lahore.

Witnesses said that they heard at least two to three explosions.

Security personnel have cordoned off the area and restrictions have been imposed on the movement of civilians. The report mentioned that an investigation has been launched into the incident. Authorities are verifying the nature of the explosion.

Footage from the scene shows smoke rising from the area.

There is a war brewing between India and Pakistan. Last Tuesday night, India launched missile attacks on at least six places in Pakistan. In such a situation, multiple explosions occurred in Lahore.