Explosion in Diyarbakır

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An explosion has occurred near the outbuilding where Anti-Terror and Riot Squad buildings are located in Diyarbakır's Bağlar district.

The explosion took place at around 8 a.m., the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. There are reportedly people injured.

Radio and Television Supreme Council declared that a temporary gag order has been issued by Prime Ministerial notice.

Governorship: Bomb-laden vehicle

According to a report by the AA, Diyarbakır Governorship stated that the explosion occurred at Aydın Arslan Boulevard in Bağlar district.

"An attack has been launched by separatist terror organization members with a bomb-laden vehicle in an area which is populated mostly by civilians and students. More detailed information will be shared with public in the forthcoming hours. (BK/TK)