Karachi: Five killed in gun attacks, 4 injured in Orangi blasts

At least four people were injured in two back to back explosions in Orangi Town area of the troubled metropolis on Saturday morning, Dunya News reported. The explosions took place within the premises of Mominabad police station. As per details, the first explosion was caused by a hand grenade and later a planted device exploded. Windows of Mominabad police station shattered and a police van was also damaged in the blasts. Police and Rangers personnel arrived at the scene, whereas, rescue teams shifted the injured to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. The injured were identified as Nafees, Yousaf, Hussain and Sirajuddin. Police are investigating the incident. On the other hand, five people lost their lives in gun attacks in different areas of the city. Two people were shot dead in PNT Colony in Korangi area. Their identities remain unconfirmed. Another person identified as Munir Ahmed was shot dead in Ranchore Line area. Separately, a woman’s body was found from a house in Anda Mor area in North Karachi. Karachi, the country’s largest city, has seen scores of attacks against citizens, security personnel and political workers in recent years. In 2013, more than 2,700 people were killed in the city of around 15 million people.