Explosion Jinnah International Airport Kills 3 Foreigners
Deadly Blast Near Airport Signal
A powerful explosion rocked Karachi today. The incident occurred near the Jinnah International Airport signal. Initial reports confirm three foreigners were killed. Seventeen civilians suffered various injuries. The blast destroyed three cars. Four motorcycles were also completely ruined.
Oil Tanker Explodes Violently
An oil tanker reportedly exploded loudly. The sound of the blast was widely heard. Fire brigade vehicles rushed quickly to the scene. They immediately began extinguishing the intense fire. The inferno lasted for about one hour. Traffic quickly jammed severely after the event. This happened on the Shahrah-e-Faisal Airport vicinity.
Casualties and Emergency Response
Rescue teams quickly arrived for assistance. The initial report confirmed one fatality. Ten people were injured and shifted to hospital. The final toll rose to three foreigners killed. Seventeen people in total were injured. The injured included security personnel. Three security personnel were hurt. Two Rangers officers and one policeman were also injured.
Victims Identified and Investigation
The three foreign victims were later identified. Police named them as Li Jun, He Chun Xin, and Li Zhaohao. One injured foreigner went to a private hospital. The CTD arrived to investigate the scene. The Bomb Disposal Squad collected evidence carefully.
Authorities Suspect Terrorism
Provincial Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Linjar spoke out. He stated the incident is an act of terrorism. Linjar confirmed terrorists targeted a vehicle. This car was carrying foreign nationals. SSP Malir Kashif Abbasi confirmed an investigation. Police are examining the event from every angle.
The target was definitively a foreign vehicle.
Chief Minister Takes Immediate Notice
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah responded fast. He took immediate notice of the incident. He formally requested a detailed report. The report was demanded from the police chief. Security protocols are now being reviewed closely.
The Explosion Jinnah International Airport event raises serious security concerns.