A tragic incident occurred near Karachi airport on Sunday night, resulting in one fatality and 11 injuries, including a foreigner. The explosion caused at least 10 vehicles to catch fire, as reported by officials.
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) Director General, Asif Ejaz Shaikh, mentioned that the nature of the explosion was not clear at the moment. However, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar stated that a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) was the cause of the explosion, with one foreigner among the injured.
Officials from the Sindh Government’s Rescue-1122 indicated that one person was killed, several were injured, and 10 vehicles were damaged, with four completely destroyed. Police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed confirmed that 10 injured individuals had been brought to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical College, including a police constable and a woman.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) assured that the airport’s building and assets were safe, with flight operations continuing as scheduled. A spokesman mentioned that fire tenders were dispatched immediately after the incident, and investigations were ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion.
The blast was heard in various areas of the city, prompting law enforcement agencies to cordon off the airport vicinity and conduct a search operation. Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed concern over the incident, ensuring that the injured receive the necessary medical treatment.
As the situation unfolds, traffic diversions have been put in place, with motorists advised to take alternate routes. The Karachi Traffic Police issued alerts regarding traffic diversions to manage the situation effectively.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. It is essential to rely on credible sources for accurate and timely updates on the incident.