Lahore, Pakistan (BBN)- Three bombs ripped through a Shia Muslim religious procession in the country’s eastern Lahore city on Wednesday, killing 37 people and injured more than 150 others. 
A number of people received injuries in stampede when mourners ran in various directions to save their lives. 
Panic gripped not only the mourners but also the policemen who, instead of maintaining the law and order situation, fled, leaving the injured in pools of blood at the Bhatti Chowk in the city, according to reports. 
Meanwhile, various political and religious leaders strongly condemned the explosions.
President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif promised to bring the culprits to book and provide all help to the injured at government hospitals.
 
BBN/SI/AD-02Sept10-12:51 pm (BST)