LAHORE: At least four police personnel and two citizens were martyred in an explosion in the Raiwind area of Lahore on Wednesday evening, confirmed CCPO Lahore. 

More than a dozen other people were injured in the explosion. 

The explosion took place close to a police checkpost, near the vehicle of a deputy superintendent of police.

Rescue officials said the injured were being shifted to the hospital.

According to police sources, the explosion appeared to be a targeted attack on law enforcement personnel.

Police officials added that it was unclear if the blast was of a planted device or if it was a suicide attack. A motorcycle near the blast site had been completely destroyed.

A photo from the location where the explosion took place.

Following the explosion, a large number of law-enforcement personnel and rescue services reached the spot. 

Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif condemned the blast and has sought a report from IG Punjab police. 

He also instructed the concerned authorities to provide the best possible medical care and treatment to the injured.

?This is a developing story and will be updated as further reports are received.