2 terrorists killed, All foreign nationals remain unhurt in attack, say police
KARACHI
Two terrorists were killed and 3 persons including 2 security guards were injured in suicide attack on foreign nationals vehicle in Mansehra colony in the area of Landhi Karachi.
According to police two persons who were killed in suicide attack and firing were attackers. Police and Rescue teams reached the scene and started rescue operation. The injured were shifted to hospital.
Those who were injured in explosion include Noor Muhammad, Langar Khan and Suleman Rafiq. 2 injured are stated to be in precarious condition. No foreigner in included in injured persons. Foreign citizens were there in the vehicle who remained secure.
According to Malir Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Tariq Elahi, all foreign nationals have been transported to safe and secure location. Elahi confirmed that the explosion was a suicide attack, with the crime scene revealing the presence of grenades in a bag left behind by the attackers.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) East, Ghulam Azfar Mahesar, disclosed that one terrorist detonated himself in the suicide attack, while another was neutralised by police. One terrorist fled.
Efforts are under way to identify the remaining assailants through fingerprints, utilising data from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
He revealed initial findings suggesting that the attackers approached on foot and attacked the vehicle around 6:50am.
Police and security agencies have cordoned off the area and started search operation.
