Karachi: Four police killed in SITE area vehicle firing
After successive terror attacks in Quetta and Parachinar, target killing of policemen in Karachi
KARACHI (Dunya News) – A fresh wave of nationwide terrorism has brought the country in fear ahead of the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. After successive explosions in Quetta and Parachinar, terrorists have now targeted the Sindh provincial capital.
Four policemen were martyred in a target killing incident, leaving behind one injured who was immediately admitted to a hospital. Unknown and armed persons carried out target killing in SITE area and opened fire at a police vehicle. The policemen were busy in iftar when they were attacked by armed people.
Police SSP Nasir Aftab told the target killers fired headshots at the police officials. Those martyred include three constables and one ASI.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has summoned the inquiry report of firing at police vehicle in SITE area. He expressed grief and condolences with families of the victims. He assured the people of Sindh that their sacrifices for the country will not be wasted. Nisar praised the valour and bravery of young police officers in Karachi.
A fear moments before the attack, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reportedly told there is no such threat of terrorism in the city.
