Karachi attack
Pakistan: Gunmen attack Karachi police compound, heavy exchange of fire underway
Karachi/IBNS: Gunmen Friday attacked the office of the Karachi police chief in the southern Pakistani city. An operation with the police force is currently underway, said reports.
Karachi Police Chief is present inside the premises as the exchange of gunfire continues between police and terrorists.
Terrorists Ambush Karachi Police Office
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) February 17, 2023
Karachi Police Chief's office is under attack. Attackers Sormed Karachi Police Chief Office Building. Exchange Of Heavy Firing Is Still Underway. Pakistan Rangers & Elite Police Force Reached — Cordoned Off The Area*#karachi pic.twitter.com/Vm86ZOlFCv
The terrorists are armed with heavy weapons, grenades and explosives.
Terrorists Ambush Karachi Police Office
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) February 17, 2023
Karachi Police Chief's office is under attack. Attackers Sormed Karachi Police Chief Office Building. Exchange Of Heavy Firing Is Still Underway. Pakistan Rangers & Elite Police Force Reached — Cordoned Off The Area*#karachi pic.twitter.com/jJKErbqKU5
According to local media reports, heavy gunfire and explosions were heard outside the premises on Friday. Pakistan Rangers and Elite Police Force reached the spot.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken cognisance of the situation and directed the relevant DIGs to send personnel from their zones.
“I want the perpetrators behind the attack on the additional IGs office to be arrested,” he said.
Terrorists Ambush Karachi Police Office
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) February 17, 2023
Karachi Police Chief's office is under attack. Attackers Sormed Karachi Police Chief Office Building. Exchange Of Heavy Firing Is Still Underway. Pakistan Rangers & Elite Police Force Reached — Cordoned Off The Area*#karachi pic.twitter.com/AQBPeTCvu5
The chief minister also sought a report from the officer concerned and said that he was personally monitoring the situation.
Terrorists Ambush Karachi Police Office
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) February 17, 2023
Karachi Police Chief's office is under attack. Attackers Sormed Karachi Police Chief Office Building. Exchange Of Heavy Firing Is Still Underway. Pakistan Rangers & Elite Police Force Reached — Cordoned Off The Area*#karachi pic.twitter.com/0hkM6VJz0S
No casualties have been reported so far. The entire area has been cordoned off.
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