5 Dead in Karachi Bomb Blast
At least five people died while 20 others were injured in an explosion in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.
At least five people died while 20 others were injured in an explosion in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.
The explosion occurred at a building in Karachi's Gulshan-i-Iqbal area on 21st Oct 2020. The blast is suspected to have taken place on the second floor of the building. The blast was so strong that it even damaged cars and other buildings in the area. When Law enforcement agencies and rescue officials reached the site, the area was cordoned off. Visuals from the scene showed that the building's infrastructure had been badly damaged. The casualties were rushed to a hospital after the blast.
The nature of the blast could not be immediately ascertained. A police official said that "It seems to be a cylinder blast. The bomb disposal squad will verify the exact cause of the explosion. The building will now have to be demolished.” On 20th October A bicycle rigged with explosives had been parked at a bus terminal near Karachi. The bomb exploded, injuring 5 people.
