A terror attack targeting the Chinese Consulate situated in Karachi's Clifton area was foiled by security forces on Friday,South Punjab News reported
Two police guards, two civilians lost their lives during an exchange of fire between security forces and the attackers, while a Chinese security guard was injured, Dr Seemin Jamali, JPMC Executive Director, told mediamen.Three terrorists were also killed in the operation, according to Sindh Police and the army's media wing.The heavily-guarded E-Street neighbourhood, which is considered a red zone, is home to a number of upscale restaurants, diplomatic missions and schools. The schools and eateries have been locked down until a clearance operation is concluded. Up to four gunmen tried to enter the consulate but were intercepted by security guards at a checkpoint, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Karachi Javed Alam Odho said. Retaliatory firing resulted in martyrdom of two police officials, he added.
All the staff inside the Chinese consulate is safe, security sources said. Jinnah Hospital spokesperson Dr Seemi Jamali confirmed that two bodies were brought to the hospital and said the injured guard is in critical condition.
Two attackers were killed and suicide jackets and weapons were recovered from their possession, police further told.
Heavy contingents of police and Rangers have been deployed at the site of the incident and roads leading to the consulate have been cordoned off.
Police teams are currently conducting a clearing operation inside and around the Chinese consulate .
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the attack outside the Chinese consulate in Karachi and directed authorities to ensure security of the staff present inside.
The chief minister also telephoned Additional IG Sindh and issued instructions to send additional contingents of forces to the consulate.
Mastermind of today’s terrorist attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi that resulted in martyrdom of two policemen is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in New Delhi.
Aslam alias Achu is a commander of proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), who is being treated at Max Hospital in the Indian capital, sources told Express News on Friday.
They said Achu had fled after getting injured in an encounter with the Pakistani security forces 18 months ago. Several members of BLA were killed in the shootout, they added.
Photos of the BLA commander hospitalised in the New Delhi hospital have gone viral on social media after today’s incident in Karachi.
The terrorist attempt was foiled by security forces and all staff members of the foreign mission were reported safe in today’s attack.
Two policemen were martyred in an exchange of fire with the terrorists. All three attackers were also killed in the ensuing gunfight with security forces.
DIG Karachi South Javeed Alam Odho elaborated that a terrorist with suicide vest was gunned down by security forces and the other two were also killed in the ensuing gunfight. A female police officer, SSP Suhai Talpur, led the operation against the terrorists.A suicide jacket, arms and ammunition were recovered from the attackers.
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