KARACHI:
A loud blast on Friday killed four and injured at least 30 people near Delhi Colony in Gizri area of Karachi, a private news channel reported.
According to the reports, the blast took place near a mosque when the worshipers were leaving the area after Friday prayers.
Four people were killed while 30 were injured.
One of the victims was a woman.
A number of near by vehicles, including state vehicles, were destroyed in the explosion.
Rescue workers rushed to the site and shifted the injured to a hospital.
According to hospital sources, the death toll could rise as many of the injured are in a critical condition.
Police officials reached at the site and cordoned off the area.
According to IG Sindh,Iqbal Mehmood, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted in a parked rickshaw and its main target was a bus leaving a near by Imam Bargah.
Meanwhile, Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat ul Ibad has condemned the attack.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.
It is despicable to see these terrorists orchestrate an attack during the Friday prayers. Attacks like these display their barbaric and ruthless approach against the innocent people. It boggles any sane mind who looks at this from any angle. When will this madness end; killing innocent worshippers as they exit their mosques, their churches and their temples? The terrorists have no religion other than the religion of death and terror. The terrorists are mistaken if they think they can deter the resolve of the people through indiscriminate killings. The common man has rejected the terrorists and their agendas. The terrorists clearly know that their backs are against the wall, not because the public have clearly rejected them, but the security forces have had enough. Desperation is evident, and it is easy to see that they are trying to hit and scare the peace loving citizens. Our heartfelt condolences go to the people who have died in this, yet another, senseless attack. We really need to stand united against this common enemy and bring about the sustained peace for the people of the region.
Abdul Quddus
DET-United States Central Command
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