Karachi: Four killed in Orangi Town blasts

KARACHI: At least four people were killed and 20 injured as a result of multiple blasts in different areas of the city on Tuesday. The blasts took place within a span of one hour.

Despite strict security measures for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions, a timed device blast took place on MA Jinnah Road. The bomb was planted in the pole of a street sign. At the time of the blast, the Chehlum procession had not passed the area and no loss of life was reported.

Moments after the MA Jinnah blast, a second blast took place inside an Imambargah in the Orangi Town area of the city. A third blast took place when Rangers, police and rescue volunteers rushed to Orangi Town. Four people were killed as a result of this roadside bomb.

According to DIG West, a fourth blast of low intensity took place in the Qasba Colony area. The bomb had been planted next to a wall which was destroyed. Police officials said that an investigation has been launched into the four blasts in the city.