Panic grips Jauhar after blast near police post

By Our Correspondent
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May 11, 2025
This representational image shows residents gather as police personnel inspect the site where an alleged drone was shot down in Karachi on May 8, 2025. — AFP

Panic gripped Gulistan-e-Jauhar after an explosive device blast late on Friday night.

According to initial reports, suspects threw an explosive device near the Ashraf-ul-Madaris police post in Block 11 of Gulistan-e-Jauhar, within the jurisdiction of Sharea Faisal police station.

The attack created panic in the vicinity of Munawwar Chowrangi. Luckily, no loss of life or damage to property was reported.

A heavy contingent of law enforcers including Police and Rangers, reached the scene and inquired about the incident. Bomb Disposal Squad and Crime Scene Unit experts also arrived to collect evidence and examine the nature of the blast. Police officials said the targeted police post was non-operational at the time of the incident.