An explosion has taken place at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, according to local media.
The media has reported multiple casualties in the incident, but there are no reports of any fatalities.
Media reports initially said the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder and later linked it to an air conditioner.
In multiple videos received by Dawn following the incident, the damaged interior of parts of the SC building is visible with blood stains on the floor. One of Dawn‘s court correspondent identified one of the areas as a cafeteria located in the building’s basement.
In other videos recorded outside, people, including lawyers, are seen spilling out of the building. At least one person, who is visibly injured and bleeding, is seen being taken out. Another person, with no visible injuries but apparently badly affected, is also seen being brought out of the building.
Another video also showed policemen present at the site.
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