At least three personnel of Pakistan’s Sindh Rangers and three suspected terrorists were killed after militants attacked a Sindh Rangers facility in Karachi on Saturday, triggering a major security operation in Pakistan’s commercial capital.
Key Takeaways
- Militants attacked a Sindh Rangers facility in Karachi with an explosion followed by heavy gunfire.
- Three Sindh Rangers personnel and three suspected terrorists were killed during the operation.
- The blast occurred near several universities and the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
- Security forces, including the Rapid Response Forcepolice commandos and Rangers, secured the area.
- Authorities have launched an investigation and have not yet identified the group behind the attack.
According to initial reports, the attack began with a powerful explosionfollowed by heavy gunfire near the Rangers’ offices situated on one of Karachi’s major roads. The blast occurred close to several universities and the Pakistan Meteorological Departmentprompting the deployment of large numbers of security personnel to the area.
Reports by Reuters, ARY Newsand Geo News said the explosion was followed by an armed assault on the paramilitary installation, leading to an intense exchange of fire between security forces and the attackers.
According to Al Jazeerathe explosion took place near one of the gates leading to the Rangers’ headquarters before armed assailants opened fire. The attack prompted an immediate response from the Rapid Response Forcepolice commandos and Sindh Rangers personnel, who surrounded the area and launched a counter-operation.
Speaking to Dawn, Inspector General Javed Alam Odho said preliminary information indicated that three Sindh Rangers personnel and three suspected attackers were killed during the assault on the paramilitary force’s local headquarters. Earlier in the operation, authorities had not confirmed casualties as security forces were still engaged in clearing the area.
Law enforcement agencies quickly sealed off the locality, restricting public movement while bomb disposal units and forensic experts began examining the blast site. Additional security personnel were deployed to ensure the situation remained under control and to prevent any further attacks.
Authorities have not yet identified the group responsible for carrying out the assault. Investigators are examining evidence collected from the scene, including surveillance footage and forensic material, to determine how the attack was planned and executed.
The attack caused panic in surrounding areas, with emergency responders remaining on alert throughout the operation. Officials have urged residents to avoid the affected zone while investigations continue.
The Karachi attack marks another significant security incident targeting Pakistan’s security forces. Authorities said further details regarding the attackers, the nature of the explosives used and the motive behind the assault would be released after the completion of the ongoing investigation.
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