All terrorists killed in Karachi University Road attack

KARACHI: A major terrorist attack on a security facility has been foiled, resulting in the elimination of all the attackers during a high-stakes joint operation by the Rangers and police, ARY News reported.

According to ARY News, the assailants launched an assault a security agency office near Mosamiyat Chowrangi on University Road, triggering an intense exchange of gunfire and a suicide blast.

In the decisive retaliatory operation, security forces successfully killed all the terrorists. Tragically, some security personnel were martyred, while several others sustained injuries during the fierce gunbattle.

According to police sources, several suspects attempted to infiltrate the security agency office in Block 6, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, triggering a heavy exchange of fire between the attackers and Rangers personnel.

Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police reached the area to secure the perimeter.

High-ranking officials, including the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) East, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), and local Station House Officers (SHOs), took part in the operation.

Reports indicate that three to four armed suspects attempted to breach the paramilitary facility and carried out the attack.

According to initial reports, several terrorists have been killed, while some security personnel have sustained injuries during the intense exchange of fire.

Earlier, intense firing and a loud blast were reported near Mosamiyat Chowrangi on University Road on Saturday night, .

A heavy contingent of police reached the scene, as the explosions were heard far and wide across the area.

Police officials stated that the firing has now halted, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway.

On the other hand, Chief Minister (CM) Sindh Murad Ali Shah taking the notice of the University road firing and blasts, has contacted Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi Azad Khan and sought a detailed report from  regarding the University Road incident.

The police and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have surrounded the area.