KARACHI – Two terrorists were killed in a suicide bombing targeting a vehicle carrying foreigners in Karachi’s Landhi area on Friday.
According to SSP Malir Tariq Mastoi, the attack was a suicide bombing on the vehicle. After the explosion, police and rescue teams arrived at the scene and began rescue operations, transporting the injured to the hospital.
The police stated that the targeted vehicle had foreigners inside. There was also gunfire at the time of the explosion, resulting in three injuries.
The police mentioned that the identities of the deceased in the incident have not yet been established, but the injured have been identified as 45-year-old Noor Muhammad and 45-year-old Langar Khan, both of whom were security guards traveling with the foreigners for their protection.
The police found motorcycles near the foreigners’ vehicle, which was targeted in the explosion. The front of the vehicle was severely damaged in the blast.
According to the police, the van targeted in the suicide bombing had five foreigners on board. All of them were unharmed and were moved to a safe location. One suicide bomber was killed in the blast, while the other was shot dead by the police.
Preliminary reports suggest the second deceased terrorist was also a suicide bomber. A suicide vest and grenade were attached to the dead terrorist’s body. The bomb disposal squad will inspect the scene.
The police added that the foreigners work in an export processing zone. The van was targeted by a motorcycle-riding suicide bomber. A bag filled with grenades and an AK-47 was found at the scene.
