Investigators find important evidence linked to Arfa Karim Technology Park blast

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Pakistani rescue workers prepare to remove a body from the site of a deadly bombing in the eastern city of Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, July 24, 2017. Pakistani officials said that the suicide motorcycle bombing killed over 20 people and wounded more than 20 others at a vegetable market in the neighborhood of Kot Lakhpat on Lahore's outskirts. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Investigators probing the Arfa Karim blast have found some significant data in connection with Monday’s suicide blast, sources privy to the development said on Saturday.

According to sources, the capacity of investigation has been broadened after supposed facilitators of the attack exposed identities of other accomplices.

Ten suspects belonging to various banned organizations have been questioned so far, sources told.

At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured when the blast occurred in a busy vegetable market in Lahore on Monday afternoon.

Lahore  DIG Operations Dr Haider Ashraf said that the blast was a suicide attack and that police were the target.

Another police officer claimed that the bombing targeted policemen who were providing defence for the Lahore Development Authority, which was involved in destruction work targeting encroachments nearby.