Grenade attack at Central Jail in Karachi injures two policemen

[Parul]

KARACHI: Two grenades were lobbed at the Central Jail in Karachi which injured two policemen, Express News reported on Saturday evening.

According to Express News correspondent Rehan Khan, unknown men lobbed two grenades into the central jail from a bridge that overlooks the prison. Police officials and jail officials confirmed that two grenade explosions took place and that they are currently collecting evidence.

Police officials though did not provide any information about any damage caused by the blasts. However, Khan said sources had confirmed that two policemen were injured in the attack and have been shifted to JPMC for treatment.

A large contingent of police and Rangers though gathered in and around the blast site, while bomb disposal squad has also reached the spot. Khan said that the main gate of the jail has been closed.

Central Jail has had threats of attacks for some time since they have as many as 22 prisoners belonging to banned militant groups, Khan said.
The jail also hosts a wing for women prisoners and a borstal for juvenile offenders.

Note: This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.

Grenade attack at Central Jail in Karachi injures two policemen – The Express Tribune

 

[Leader]

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[Slav Defence]

KARACHI: Back to back cracker explosions at Karachi Central Jail injured at least six on Saturday night, DawnNews reported.

Sindh Minister for Prisons Manzoor Wasan told media representatives that two "crackers" were hurled inside the Jail. "Security has been ramped up at the sensitive sites."

"The exact nature of the attack could only be revealed after thorough investigation, however, all prisoners have remained safe in the attack," he added.

Police officials told the media that three crackers were hurled inside the prison, out of which one failed to detonate.

Eye witnesses told DawnNews that unknown motorcyclists fled away from the site after hurling crackers inside the prison.

Law enforcement forces have cordoned off the area and a search operation has been launched inside the prison.

Jail police guards, posted inside the prison's gate, have been reportedly injured and were taken to a hospital. However, exact number of injured is not known as yet.

The bomb disposal squad has reached the site.

The central Jail has been a potential target of terrorists due to presence of several high profile inmates said to be involved in terrorist activities across the country.

Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan and Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah have taken notice of the incident and ordered a swift probe into the incident.

This is a developing story and will be updated as reports come in

 

[Parul]

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[Slav Defence]

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