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2 policemen martyred in exchange of fire near Chinese consulate in Karachi, says DIG South
Dawn.comUpdated November 23, 2018
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Two police officials have lost their lives in an exchange of fire near the Chinese consulate in Karachi's Clifton area,
DawnNewsTV reported on Friday.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Javed Alam Odho confirmed the death of the two policemen.
According to
DawnNewsTV, the exchange of fire, which started around 9.30am, is still ongoing. An explosion, the nature of which has not been determined as yet, was also heard in the area.
Heavy contingents of police and Rangers have been deployed to the area after an exchange of fire between a security guard and unknown assailants.
Defence contractor and analyst Ikram Sehgal — whose guards have been posted at the consulate — said that the attackers first exchanged fire with police.
"After the policemen were martyred, they proceeded towards the gate of the consulate. However, the guards quickly closed the gate, civilians with consular business were ushered inside and the Chinese staff were taken to a safe location," Seghal said while speaking to
DawnNewsTV
According to
DawnNewsTV the area is considered a red zone and is already heavily guarded.
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has taken notice of the incident and called for a report on the matter from the Sindh inspector general of police,
DawnNewsTV said. The governor has also contacted Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
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