This have very bad news for us LAHORE: At least 69 people were killed in a suicide attack in Gulshan-i-Iqbal Park of Iqbal Town on Sunday evening, rescue sources said. Hospital sources added that over 250 were injured. The attack was claimed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan Jamaatul Ahrar. Iqbal Town Superintendent Police Dr Muhammad Iqbal confirmed this was a suicide attack that took place at a children's park, where a large number of families, especially women and children, were present. The area is a renowned residential area of Lahore. The blast was just outside the exit gate and a few feet (metres) away from the children's swings. DCO Captain (Retd) Muhammad Usman said the head of the suicide bomber was recovered. Ball bearings were also found at the site.