SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam, 3 cops martyred in Karachi blast
TTP (Mohmand Agency) has claimed responsibility of the Karachi blast.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) of Central Investigation Department (CID) Chaudhry Aslam and three other policemen from his squad were martyred in an explosion on Lyari Espressway near Essa Nagri in Karachi on Thursday.
According to Dunya News, the blast occurred when a convoy of police vehicles was passing from Essa Nagri graveyard.
The police said SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam vehicle was targeted in the blast.
The rescue teams and police rushed to the site soon after the blast. Meanwhile, the law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area while an investigation is underway.
The blast shattered windows of nearby windows while the vehicle of SSP CID was completely destroyed. An explosive-laden car rammed into the vehicle of SSP CID, according to initial investigation.
The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency claimed the responsibility of the attack.
The valour SSP addressed the media today after conducting a successful raid in Manghopir area of Karachi, killing three terrorists.
It is important to mention that several attacks had previously targeted SSP CID Chaudhry Aslam.
On September 19, 2011, a suicide attack targeting his residence was carried out in Karachi. Addressing the media after the incident, Chaudhry Aslam said I will bury the attackers in the same place .
In January 2006, Gunmen attacked SSP Aslam in Gizri area of Defence.
Tributes and condolences started pouring in following the tragic incident, President Mamnoon Hussain, PM Nawaz along with other high-profile figures condemned the incident and offered condolences to his family.
Tension gripped the metropolis while traffic jam was reported soon after the incident.
BACKGROUND
Chaudhry Aslam joined the police force in 1987. He became the Station House Officer (SHO) in 1991.
Chaudhry Aslam is one the very few police officers who was part of the operation against MQM in 1990s.
In 1999, Mr. Aslam was promoted as Superintendent of Police (SP). During his service as SP, he carried out several operations in Lyari and arrested a number of proclaimed offenders.
Between 2008 and 2009, he became part of Crime Investigation Department.
