It was a hair raising news alert on my mobile telling me of an attack on the Sri Lankan Cricket team in Lahore which really shook me out of routine. It was supposed to be the 3rd day of the 2nd test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, held at the Lahore Gadafi stadium.
The attack had occurred as the team were nearing the stadium. The following image from BBC shows the exact attack plan in motion.
1. Masked gunmen ambush the players’ convoy, firing at least one rocket grenade, and killing five police officers in an escort vehicle and one other on the ground. Several players are injured.
2. The driver speeds the team bus to the Gaddafi Stadium where the players are airlifted by helicopter to safety.
3. Gunmen escape in the direction of Liberty Market. Ammunition and weapons, including a rocket launcher, found.
2. The driver speeds the team bus to the Gaddafi Stadium where the players are airlifted by helicopter to safety.
3. Gunmen escape in the direction of Liberty Market. Ammunition and weapons, including a rocket launcher, found.
