Grenade blast at Karachi’s Zamzama; no casualties

Published April 8, 2014
The usually crowded and happening streets of Zamzama during the day. – File Photo
The usually crowded and happening streets of Zamzama during the day. – File Photo

KARACHI: Fear was spread among the local residents and business owners when unidentified miscreants fled away after hurling a hand grenade near shops at Zamzama – Karachi’s upscale commercial area, DawnNews reported.

Initial reports do not suggest any specific target of the attackers as no casualties were reported also.

SHO Ghazala Syed – the first lady SHO in Karachi Police’s history appointed earlier today – reached the site immediately after the explosion.


Also read: First police woman appointed as SHO in Karachi


She launched an initial probe into the incident after cordoning off the site.

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