Two Rangers dead in suicide blast in Karachi

Explosion in Manghopir followed by sounds of heavy firing.


Web Desk May 11, 2013
The blast reportedly took place near Naya Nazimabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS

KARACHI: A sucide blast in the Manghopir area on the outskirts of Karachi killed two Rangers personnel and wounded at least three othersExpress News reported.

A suicide bomber on a motorcycle crashed his bike into a Rangers check post near the Naya Nazimabad.

The explosion in Mianwali Colony of Manghopir was followed by sounds of heavy firing.

The Quick Response Force, comprised of Police, Rangers, and Army personnel, was immediately deployed to the site.

There were reports of a second suicide bomber in the area as well and a search was launched.

Earlier on Saturday, twin blasts in Daud Chali Qaidabad area of Karachi targeting a Awami National Party (ANP) candidate, killed eleven and injured around 30 including children.

Note: This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.

COMMENTS (1)

Farhan | 11 years ago | Reply

Coward terrorists cant do anything, they failed today in stopping Pakistan to vote. Democracy wins!

Hats off to police, rangers, army who worked hard for weeks to make elections successful. We are proud of you guys!

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