- Three policemen were injured.
- One woman loses her life in explosion.
- bomb planted on motorbike.
KARACHI: Explosion rocked the crowded Bolton market in Karachi in Haradar on Monday, evening, departure one female dead and almost a dozen people – including three policemen – injured, Geo News reported.
Officials said the police vehicle was a target as three police officers, including an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), were injured by improvised explosives. device (SVU), installed in motorcycle exploded near mobile.
The deceased woman traveled in rickshaw with her child when the explosion occurred, the police said, adding that all the victims were taken to the nearest hospital.
AT light of situations, a state of emergency was declared in all public medical institutions in metropolis.
After the explosion a. fire the brigade moved out of incident and put out the flames. Eyewitnesses said that sound of an explosion was heard in distant areas.
development occurs four days after SVU explosion in Saddar area left one Human dead and 13 wounded. terror the incident is still under investigation.
‘BUT challenge’
Speaking to reporters, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South DIG Sharjil Haral said he had a conversation with in driver of in vehicle — who escaped the explosion unscathed – and he confirmed that the bomb went off when mobile reached the point.
Deputy Inspector-general said the explosion was under investigation and the police would use all resources for catch criminals behind in attack.
“In such big city with Huge populationit possible for [a blast to take place] when a person parks a motorcycle or bicycle and leaves. This is indeed a challenge for us,” he said.
“Police deployment every inch of city No possible’
Sindh Labor Minister Saeed Ghani said that terrorist attacks are taking place in several places across the country and this challenge Not only for provincial government but all of Pakistan.
“Impossible to follow on Everything that’s needed place in every lane in such big city […] police deployment every inch is not possible”provincial. minister said.
Work minister said enemies of country took advantage of political instability. But he added that the police and rangers captured on terrorists before, and they will defeat them this time as well.
Condemnation is pouring in
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemned the incident and expressed his sorrow after death of young woman in explosion. He also expressed condolences to all the victims in explosion and sent to the authorities concerned to arrest criminals involved in in crime as soon as possible.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also assured Sindh government of complete assistance from the Center and ordered the strengthening of the security situation throughout the country.
He also asked the provincial government to ensure the victim received the state.of-the-art treatment facilities.
Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz also condemned the incident and prayed for early recovery of in people wounded in explosion.
“Only through unity and consensus can we stop such incidents. […] in enemy plotting to create instability in country, leader minister said in statement.
To prevent attacks, the chief minister said officials would have to think further politics and in interests of nation.
The MQM-P Rabta Committee condemned the incident and expressed solidarity with families of victims.
“The rise in terrorist attacks is alarming. […] law enforcement agencies (LEAs) should deal with terrorists with iron fist, body added.
minister said government was not specifically informed of the threat to Haradaru area as he pointed out that the chances of incidents of Terrorism was widespread not only in Sindh, but throughout the country.
But he swore that government would eradicate menace of terrorism and terrorist organizations once and for all for all. “We also take action in line with our reports.
