PTI MNA Alamgir's father among 15 killed, several injured in Karachi blast
Pakistan
The explosion occurred at Gulbai Shershah Paracha Chowk.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – A blast at Karachi’s Gulbai Shershah Paracha Chowk has killed 15 people including the father of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA and #Fixit Founder Alamgir Khan and injured several others.
Police said the blast took place in a nullah located in the area and caused immense damage to the building of a private bank as well as nearby cars and motorcycles.
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As per police, the injured are being shifted to Civil Hospital for treatment. It is also feared that several people could have been buried underneath the debris of the building.Heavy machinery has been called to the site to remove the debris and rescue any persons trapped there.
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Police and Rangers officials have also cordoned off the area and investigation is underway to determine the nature of the blast.
On the other hand, Chief Minister of Sindh (CM) Murad Ali Shah took notice of a blast in nullah in Karachi.
The CM has directed the Karachi commissioner to launch investigation into the incident and sought report as soon as possible. He has also expressed regret on the deaths and ordered to facilitate the affectees at hospitals.
Meanwhile, Punjab CM Sardar Usman Buzdar has also extended condolences to the bereaved families and said that we are standing with the victims in this difficult time.
He also prayed for early recovery of the injured people.
