Pakistan official says attack on federal building in Lahore kills 7, assault over
By APThursday, October 15, 2009
Official: 7 killed in attack on Lahore
LAHORE, Pakistan — A Pakistani official says seven people have been killed when a team of gunmen attacked the federal law enforcement building in the eastern city of Lahore.
Senior official Sajjad Bhutta said Thursday the attack lasted about 1 1/2 hours and was over by 11 a.m.
He said the dead included two attackers, four government employees and a bystander.
The attack came as gunmen also attacked a police academy on the outskirts of Lahore.
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