Four Blast in Karachi on Aarbaeen, 4 Azadar martyred in Orangi Town

At least four Azadar’s (Moruners) were martyred and 27 injured as a result of multiple blasts in different Imam Bargah’s of the city on Tuesday. The blasts took place within a span of one hour.

Despite strict security measures for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions, a timed device blast took place on MA Jinnah Road. The bomb was planted in the pole of a street sign. At the time of the blast, the Chehlum procession had not passed the area and no loss of life was reported.

Moments after the MA Jinnah blast, a second blast took place inside an Imambargah Aza-Khana Kausar in the Orangi Town 10 area of the city. A third blast took place when Rangers, police and rescue volunteers rushed to Orangi Town. Four Azadars were martyred inclduing an AhleSunnat Brother as a result of this roadside bomb.

According to DIG West, a fourth blast of low intensity took place in the Qasba Colony area. The bomb had been planted next to a wall which was destroyed. Police officials said that an investigation has been launched into the four blasts in the city.