KARACHI: At least five people including PPP’s Zafar Baloch have been injured in an attack of hand grenade in Chakiwara area of Lyari locality of Karachi on late Tuesday, SAMAA reported.
Eyewitnesses said that the attackers were six in numbers who were riding three motorcycles. After hurling hand grenade, the miscreants also opened aerial fire before fleeing the crime scene, witnesses maintained.
Loud sound of blast sparked panic among the people who rushed out of their homes to determine the nature of the explosion and the destruction that latter had caused.
Meanwhile, heavy contingents of law enforcement agencies including police and rangers have arrived on the incident site and placed the stern cordon around the area.
Forces said they are collecting evidences relating attack, adding that the investigations are underway.
Injured persons have been shifted to hospital where two minor wounded men have been discharged after first aid.
Zafar Baloch, who is a worker of PPP, has received critical injuries, hospital sources said.
Reacting over the grenade attack, PPP’s Sindh Information Minister Sharjil Memon told SAMAA that his government will not allow the anti-state elements to disrupt Karachi’s peace.
He said he was hopeful of recovery of peace and order soon in Karachi, adding that elements involved in tarnishing peace in metropolis would be brought to justice at any cost.
Zulfiqar Mirza and Sharjil Memon of PPP have arrived at hospital to inquire after the wellbeing of hospitalized Zafar Baloch.
Reports of tension and firing in reaction of attack on Altaf Hussain Hali Road and near Old City KMC’s workshop are reaching this office. SAMAA
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