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Landhi blast case registered under ATA
2008-01-15 19:06:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: The police have registered a case of Quaidabad blast under Anti-Terrorist Act against the unidentified miscreants for causing carnage in the industrial area of Landhi.The blast occurred in Karachi industrial area of Quaidabad near a crossing in Landhi Town killing eleven and injuring over 50 people, according to the local media. The case of Landhi blast has been registered under Anti-Terrorist Act PPC Clause 33, 427, 324, 302, ¾ with SHO Inspector Huzoor Bux Solangi as complainant."The death toll has risen to 10, and there are about 50injured people," Akhtar Zamin, Sindh home minister said. "This is the work of people who want to destabilise the country going towards holding of peaceful elections," Zamin said.The bomb disposal squad said that the one and half kilo heavy bomb was indigenously made nails and ball bearings used in it. The culprits used time device for blast.Another injured Jamil s/o Abdus Sattar 16, who was a resident of Quaidabad Muzzaffarabad Colony,...
Quaidabad blast case registered against unidentified miscreants
2008-01-15 18:30:00 CNews KARACHI: The police have registered a case of Quaidabad blast, which left at least ten people killed and at least 50 were injured, against the unidentified miscreants.The blast occurred in Karachi industrial area of Quaidabad near Gul Ahmed Chawrangi in Landhi Town."The death toll has risen to 10 and there are about 50 injured people," Akhtar Zamin, the home minister for southern Sindh province, of which Karachi is the capital said. "This is the work of people who want to destabilise the country going towards holding of peaceful elections," Zamin said. Musharraf and caretaker premier Mohammedmian Soomro condemned the blast and expressed their grief for the loss of life.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Nine dead bodies, 40 injured at JPMC following Quaidabad blast
2008-01-14 18:17:00 CNews KARACHI: At least nine dead bodies including two of children have been taken to Jinnah Hospital besides 40 injured as a result of a blast occurred here at Gul Ahmed Chowrangi, Quaidabad.A JPMC official at Emergency Ward source said eight bodies and 40 injured have been shifted to Jinnah Hospital. It was said three of the injured are in the age group of 24 to 26 while two victims were aged 16. A doctor of Social Security Hospital Landhi, Imran Ali said that five bodies and 35 injured were brought to the hospital with major and minor injuries. A police official said that the explosive device was planted in a fruit cart.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Red alert declared throughout province: Sindh police chief
2008-01-14 18:14:00 CNews KARACHI: Acting Inspector General of Police, Sindh, Azhar Ali Farooqui on Monday confirmed that five causalities had taken place and 20 persons were injured in powerful bomb blast opposite Gul Ahmed Textile Mills in Landhi Industrial Area on Monday night. Talking to media, police chief said a red alert was declared in throughout the province after the incident. He admitted that violent incidents had occurred in the disturbed area and said that high alert was also declared there to cope with the situation. Additional contingents of police have been sent to the area, besides deployments of reserved force have been made wherever considered necessary, he added. Police chief ruled out delays in initiating rescue activities at the crime scene, claiming that senior police officials were present at the scene. "The rescue operation has been started and I'm in constant contact with senior officials." Mr. Farooqui added that a three-member committee, headed by a Senior Superintendent of...
Sindh Governor condemns Quaidabad blast
2008-01-14 18:10:00 CNews KARACHI: Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat- ul- Ebad Khan has strongly condemned the act of terrorism in Quaidabad area on Monday evening and expressed grief over the loss of lives and injuries to people. He issued directives to the concerned authorities to take immediate care of the injured and provide them every possible medical facility. The Governor appealed to people to exercise restraint and patience, maintain unity in their ranks and keep watch on mischievous elements so that they may not take advantage of the situation and thus achieve their nefarious designs. He called upon the organisations responsible for maintenance of law and order to maintain vigil on suspects and take action against them without any discrimination. The Governor announced that the government will continue action against terrorists with the cooperation of people and would not cow down before them. The law enforcers were directed to unearth the elements involved in this heinous act and utilize the best of...
2 feared dead in Karachi blast
2008-01-14 18:05:00 CNews KARACHI: At least two people are being feared dead, as a fierce bomb blast ripped thorough Karachi industrial area of Quaidabad near Gul Ahmed Chawrangi today (Monday) evening.TPO Landhi Town said that the bomb was rigged to a motorbike. It should be mentioned that the blast site is normally a crowded market place, where people come to shop in large number.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Emergency imposed in Karachi hospitals
2008-01-14 17:50:00 CNews KARACHI: Soon after a blast occurred in Karachi area of Quaidabad, the emergency has been declared in most of the hospitals of Karachi.However, owing to extreme conditions of traffic gridlock, the ambulances are facing trouble in transporting the injured to hospitals.It should be mentioned the reason behind massive traffic jams is VVIP movement in the city today.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Seven dead in Quaidabad blast
2008-01-14 17:50:00 CNews KARACHI: Seven people including a child have been killed, when a blast occurred here at Gul Ahmed Chowrandi, Quaidabad on Monday evening.TPO Landhi Town, Azad Khan confirmed that explosives strapped to a motor cycle blew up, killing and injuring many. It should be mentioned that the blast site is normally a crowded market place, where people come to shop in large number.At least five dead bodies, including one of a child, have been shifted to Jinnah Post-Graduate Medical Centre. Two dead bodies are said to be present at Social Security Hospital Landhi.The ambulances of Eidhi arrived on the blast site. Also, the fire brigade vehicles have been called in. Investigation and Bomb Disposal Squad have been called. Police cordoned off the whole area and started the relief activities. Emergency has been declared in most of the hospitals of Karachi.However, owing to extreme conditions of traffic gridlock, the ambulances are facing trouble in transporting the injured to hospitals.It sho...
Bomb Blast in Quaidabad Near Karachi 'bomb blast kills nine'
2008-01-14 16:20:00 CNews Karachi: Bomb Blast in Quaidabad Karachi 9 person dead, 2 child inculded, 40 persons Injured.....At least 9 people have been killed in a bomb explosion in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, police say.More than 40 others were injured in the blast in the city's Quaidabad area. Reports say the death toll could rise. Sindh province police chief Azher Farooqi said explosives had been hidden under a fruit cart. It is not clear who carried out the attack. Pakistan has been swept by a wave of suicide bombings by Islamic militants in recent months.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni |
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