Four terrorists who attempted to storm the Pakistan Stock Exchange compound in Karachi on Monday have been killed by Pakistan rangers.
According to a report by Dawn newspaper four terrorists, a little before 10am, came out of their vehicle and threw grenades after which they entered the compound and opened fire. At least two civilians have been so far reported dead while multiple injuries have been confirmed.
Police surgeon Dr Qarar Ahmed Abbasi said that five bodies and seven injured, including policemen, have been brought at the Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi.
Police and Rangers’ officials arrived at the scene soon after the attack and killed all four attackers, Sindh Rangers were quoted as saying by Dawn. A clearance operation is underway in the vicinity.
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