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Two injured as 'mishandled' hand grenade explodes in Karachi ATC

Imtiaz Ali Published April 11, 2016
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KARACHI: Two people were injured as a 'mishandled' hand grenade exploded in an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in the Clifton area on Monday.

The accidental explosion occurred when a hand grenade, which was being examined as "case property" went off in ATC-II, Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) South Jamil Ahmed said.

Dr Seemin Jamali of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre said two patients were brought to the hospital with minor injuries.

Initial reports suggested the sound of the explosion caused fear and panic to spread on court premises.

Karachi police chief Additional Inspector General Mushtaq Mahar took notice of the explosion and ordered an investigation into the incident.

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Imtiaz Ali is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience in the field. His reporting portfolio encompasses crime, politics, and the provincial legislature, alongside coverage of the courts, government affairs, and the health sector.

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SWAT
Apr 11, 2016 02:47pm
WHAT!!??
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Harmony-1©
Apr 11, 2016 03:11pm
Where is the sense in taking live grenade to court as evidence?
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Abdul
Apr 11, 2016 08:09pm
Certain that they realize the drawbacks of handling live ordnance in court.
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Wahaj
Apr 11, 2016 09:05pm
Judge ne pucha bomb chalta hai kaise? Police ahalkaar ne pin nikal kr kaha Aisey.. :D
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Philosopher (from Japan)
Apr 12, 2016 02:02am
Police should be awared the bomb's pin is not a hair pin.lol
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Zakir
Apr 12, 2016 06:48am
No,real story is not what you are reading?grenade never spare anyone in such isolated rooms,while doc says minor injury,common bring truth to reader.
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