Extortion threats: Bystander injured in blast

Initial investigation suggests that the attack occurred after the owner refused to pay extortion money.


Our Correspondent July 20, 2013
Extortion threats: Bystander injured in blast

KARACHI: A bystander was wounded in a low-intensity blast in Saddar on Friday. Police officials said at least two armed motorcyclists threw an explosive device outside a closed furniture shop in Aram Bagh. A passer-by, Sibtain, suffered injuries and was taken to Civil hospital for medical treatment. Initial investigation suggests that the attack occurred after the owner of the shop refused to pay extortion money. Further investigation is underway. A case was registered against unidentified persons.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 20th, 2013.

COMMENTS

Replying to X

Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.

For more information, please see our Comments FAQ