On Saturday, security forces reached Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi after receiving the news of heavy firing and explosion. According to Pakistani media, special units including Rapid Response Force and police commandos were sent to the spot to control the situation.
According to reports, police and paramilitary personnel have cordoned off the entire area. There are no reports of injuries; However, the rescue team has also reached the incident site.
According to Pakistani media, Rescue 1122 Sindh said that they received the news of the blast near Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 5 and immediately sent teams from their Central Command and Control Center to the spot. According to the spokesperson, Rescue 1122 teams have reached the spot and are taking stock of the situation.
Sindh Chief Minister took cognizance
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday took cognizance of reports of a blast and alleged firing near Mosamiyat Chowringhee and sought a detailed report of the incident. This information was given by his spokesperson.
The Chief Minister contacted the Inspector General of Sindh and the Additional Inspector General of Karachi and directed them that the police should immediately reach the spot and take necessary action to ascertain the nature of the incident.