Explosion targets power transmission line in Karachi

The low-intensity explosion causes minor damage to a pole, police say

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The slightly damaged pole connecting a major power transmission line in Karachi. — Geo News screengrab

KARACHI: An explosion targeted a high-tension power transmission line in Karachi on Tuesday, police said, adding that it was a minor blast.

The explosion took place under a pole connecting high-tension line near Karachi's Northern Bypass area, officials said.

It caused minor damage to the pole.

Officials have called in bomb disposal squad (BDS) to examine the scene.