At least Four killed including Chinese nationals, in Karachi blast

(Web desk)

Blast in front of Karachi university leaves 4 dead and 3 injured. Acc to DIG East Chinese Nationals were target of the blast. 

As per some reports, a Chinese professor is among those killed in today’s blast near Karachi university. The blast occurred outside Confucius institute, Karachi university. Four are dead. In July 2021, 12, including 9 Chinese nationals were killed in a blast inside a mini-bus.

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“It seems to be a suicide attack targeting Chinese nationals. Apparently, a burqa clad woman carried out the suicide attack,” reports Geo news. Geo reported that the blast killed 2 foreign women and critically injured 3. Karachi

Three Chinese nationals killed in an “apparent” suicide bombing targeting Chinese nationals in Karachi. Two women, and a man are among the dead.

There are conflicting reports, but initial reports claimed a burqa-clad woman carried out the suicide attack. However, DIG police say it’s too early to say it’s a suicide attack.“I cannot verify and establish the nature of the attack at this moment,” DIG East told media. Karachi

The forensic team has collected some hair at the spot. Senior Police officials ruled out grenade or a cylinder blast. Three Chinese nationals, including the driver of the van were killed during the blast. Karachi

The Director of the Confucius institute, who is a Chinese national, was in the van when blast occurred. Karachi.

According to local media, the Director of the Confucius institute had written to the #Karachi university administration earlier and requested for tangible steps to enhance the security of Chinese nationals, but no practical steps were taken.