2 killed, 8 injured in Karachi blast

[Puchtoon]

KARACHI: Two persons were killed and eight sustained injuries in a blast in the Landhi area, Express News reported on Wednesday.

Police and bomb disposal squad have reached the spot.

According to police, a cracker was thrown at Ghareeb Nawaz Hotel located in the area.

The blast was loud enough to be heard in far away areas and has damaged nearby shops.

The injured have been shifted to a local hospital and few of them are reportedly in critical condition.

The area has been cordoned off and security officials are collecting evidence from the blast site.

Earlier, two Rangers personnel and a traffic police officer were killed while a third Rangers official sustained injuries in an attack by unidentified armed men on Al Asif checkpost near Superhighway on December 10.

This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/478832/three-injured-in-karachi-blast/

 

[Jango]

A case of bhatha non payment perhaps?A cracker thrown at the shop which didn't pay up?

 

[Parul]

Rest In Peace.....

 

[Shardul.....the lion]

@Puchtoon:

There is a sticky thread for Terrorist activities against Pakistan. Dont create new threads....

Rest in peace.......

 

[Gandhi G in da house]

Rest in Peace

 

[KRAIT]

R.I.P to the dead.

 

[Amolthebest]

RIP. Muslim extremists the culprits again ?

 

[CENTCOM]

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and families of those who died in this blast. We sincerely hope that the victims’ families will find the strength to get through this difficult time. We also wish a quick and speedy recovery to those who have been injured. We fully support Pakistan in its war against the extremist organizations, and hope to see peace prevail throughout the region.

Ali khan
DET, United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command

 

[Hashshāshīn]

The Army needs to declare Martial Law in Karachi again, suck out these MQM rats.