Women, children among 13 killed in Karachi blast
Several people were also injured in the explosion
KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least 13 people including women and children were killed and several others injured in an explosion inside a truck in Baldia Town’s Moach Goth area of Karachi on Saturday.
As per initial reports, the incident occurred in a truck when family was travelling after attending a wedding.
Soon after the explosion, police and rescue officials reached the spot.
The bodies and injured people were rushed to local hospital for medico-legal formalities.
According to police, the nature of the blast is being determined and a bomb disposal squad has also reached the spot.
Police have cordoned off the area and launched investigation into the incident.
SSP Kemari Fida Hussain said that a bomb disposal squad was called for further investigation into the blast.
According to SSP Kemari, a search operation is underway in the area. The incident seems to be an incident of extremism, while the bullet marks on the truck are also being examined.
Notice
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of the explosion and directed the concerned authorities to present report.
The Sindh CM directed the authorities to provide every possible assistance to the families of the deceased.
Murad Ali Shah directed the provincial transport minister to provide details about the vehicle s fitness certificate and the cause of the explosion.
On the other hand, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed took notice of blast in Karachi and sought an immediate report of the incident from IG Sindh and DG Rangers
The minister also expressed sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the incident.
Rashid also expressed sympathy with the family and said that all aspects of the incident should be investigated.
He said federal agencies will provide full cooperation to the Sindh government.
On the other hand, Administrator Karachi Murtaza Wahab has also taken notice of the Baldia Town blast and has contacted SSP Kemari to find out the details of the incident.
Murtaza Wahab said that investigative agencies were examining the incident from various angles and best medical aid should be provided to the injured.
The Administrator Karachi has expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the Karachi blast.
Meanwhile, Provincial Minister for Transport Syed Owais Qadir Shah while expressing regret over the blast said that he was deeply saddened over the loss of precious lives.
The provincial minister has contacted the secretary transport and DIG traffic and directed to submit a detailed report of the incident within 24 hours.
