Explosions, gunfire heard as armed men attack Karachi police station

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple explosions and continuous firing were heard as armed men attacked a police station in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Friday.

Armed men opened fire at the Karachi police chief’s office, situated on the main artery of Sharea Faisal, officials confirmed to Geo News Friday, the latest terrorist attack on security forces as terror incidents see an uptick across the country.

The attack began at around 7:10pm and is still ongoing. As the operation to eliminate the terrorists is underway, two militants have been killed and three people — including one Rangers personnel and a police officer — have been injured.

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Police officials said that armed suspects — whose total numbers are unknown at the moment — fired several rounds at the head office — located adjacent to the Sadar Police Station.

A rescue official was injured after being shot and has been shifted to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, confirmed hospital sources. It was learnt that the person, who sustained two bullets, was out of danger.

As the police bid to beat the terrorists, Rangers have been called in and the roads leading towards the police office for traffic — to ensure that citizens remain safe.