Islamabad: At least 15 people were killed in bomb attacks at two churches on Sunday in Pakistan's Lahore city, triggering violent protests from the minority Christian community which took to the streets, killed two suspected attackers, smashed vehicles and clashed with the police, media reports said.

Two powerful explosions rocked the Catholic Church and Christ Church in the city's Youhanabad area, home to the country's biggest Christian population, killing at least 15 people and wounding more than 70 others, Pakistani daily Dawn reported. Jamatul Ahrar, an offshoot of the Tehreek-e-Taliban, claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks which took place as large crowds were in the area to attend Sunday prayers.