Reuters, Lahore :Bombs outside two churches in the Pakistani city of Lahore killed 14 people and wounded more than 70 during Sunday services, rescue workers said, and witnesses said quick action by a security guard prevented many more deaths.A Pakistani Taliban splinter group claimed responsibility.The blasts went off minutes apart in a majority Christian suburb of the eastern city. Police said it seemed they targeted two churches, one Catholic and one Protestant, that are very close to each other.After the blasts, enraged resident lynched two suspects, police said.”I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up,” said witness Amir Masih.”I saw his body parts flying through the air.”The guard died as well, he said. It was not clear if the first blast was also triggered by a suicide bomber, Masih said.At least 10 people were killed and 55 wounded, said Khawaja Rafiq, the health adviser to the provincial chief minister.
