Karachi: A car bomb targeting a police bus today claimed the lives of 12 policemen and left 55 others injured, officials said. The attack took place in Razzakabad near the police training centre. Apparently it was a suicide attack as an explosive-laden car hit the police bus transporting officials, said Munir Sheikh, a senior police official.
SSP Malir Rao Anwaar said evidence indicates a suicide bomber had rammed the explosives-laden vehicle into the police bus carrying personnel who were on their way to discharge their duties at Bilawal House. However, police is investigating the matter to ascertain the facts.
Security forces cordoned off the area and sealed the blast site. Traffic on National Highway was suspended after the security forces closed the main artery for any sort of commuting.
The deceased and injured were shifted to Jinnah Hospital for medico-legal formalities and treatment respectively where six policemen were said to be in critical condition, according to the hospital sources. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
Bureau Report
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