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Blast near Karachi mosque kills two
[DAWN] KARACHI: Two people were killed and two others were maimed in an kaboom that took place in Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... 's Saddar area on Friday. The blast took place near Makki Masjid (mosque). Initial investigation revealed that ball bearings were used in the bomb. The intense blast damaged a nearby building and also caused damage to vehicles parked in the vicinity. Police and rescue services reached the site of the kaboom and the injured were shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) where an emergency was imposed. Police said one of those killed could be the attacker himself. Security personnel cordoned off the blast site and the Bomb Disposal Squad searched and cleared the area. The cycle of violence used in the attack was taken away for further investigation by police personnel. Posted by: Fred 2014-07-05 |
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