Pakistan’s financial capital Karachi was shaken by a big explosion on Saturday. Suddenly a massive explosion occurred in the busy University Road area of the city. Immediately after this, rapid firing started in the entire area. This incident happened in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. This area is considered extremely sensitive. Many big universities are located here. Along with this, the office of Pakistan Rangers is also here. Security agencies were immediately alerted after hearing the sound of the explosion. Police, Rangers and bomb disposal squad reached the spot and surrounded the entire area.
Suicide attack on Sindh Rangers headquarters
According to the information, there was a suicide attack on the headquarters of Sindh Rangers. According to local media, four people, including three Sindh Rangers soldiers, were killed in the attack, while three others were injured. After this attack, there were several explosions in the area and there was firing for about half an hour. According to reports, the suicide bomber carried out the blast targeting the Rangers headquarters. Meanwhile, his other associates started firing indiscriminately at the security forces, causing panic in the entire area.
Big things about Karachi attack
Explosion on University Road: There was news of a loud explosion and firing on University Road in Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi.
Explosion near Rangers office: According to Pakistani media ARY News, this blast took place very near the office of Pakistan Rangers.
Area completely sealed: As soon as the information was received, police, rangers and rescue teams reached the spot. Security forces sealed the entire area from all sides.
Chief Minister asked for report: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took immediate cognizance of the incident. He has asked for a complete report of the case from senior police officers.
Ambulance deployed at the spot: As soon as the news of the incident was received, Edhi Foundation immediately dispatched its ambulance and rescue personnel to the spot.
Continuous firing: According to Geo News report, even after the blast, intermittent firing continued for a long time. Additional soldiers have been deployed to increase security.
Claim of responsibility unverified: No militant organization has yet claimed responsibility for this attack. The name of ‘Jamaat-ul-Ahrar’ is circulating on social media, but this claim is completely unverified.
Old terrorist history: Organizations like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have been carrying out attacks in Karachi in the past also. However, the administration has not yet linked this incident to any group.
No organization took responsibility for the attack
According to sources, first there was a massive explosion, which was followed by two smaller explosions. The attack took place on a major road in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, which connects several universities and leads to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. As soon as information about the blast and firing was received, police and rescue teams reached the spot. Security forces surrounded the entire area and launched a search operation.
According to media reports, in the video surfaced on social media, heavy deployment of police force in the area and sounds of occasional firing are heard. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called for a detailed report of the incident. At present no organization has taken responsibility for the attack. Authorities have not yet given official information about the cause of the blast, the identity of the attackers and the people behind the attack.