At least four people were killed and another three were injured in two separate blasts within a gap of one hour in Karachi on Saturday.
According to reports, three people died in a powerful explosion inside their house in Patel Para. The nature of the blast remains unclear.
The second blast in Essa Nagri injured Municipal Commissioner Matanat Ali and his guard as his vehicle hit a roadside bomb. However, the guard later succumbed to his injuries at hospital.
According to police sources, explosive material was planted on a motorcycle. Two rickshaws and two motorcycles were damaged in the blast. Tension prevailed in the area after the blast.