Blast reported at a bank in Karachi's Paposh area

A mysterious explosion has taken place inside a bank in Paposh area of Karachi which damaged the shutter and cracked window glasses of the building.

Rescue officials reached the site after a mysterious explosion rocked a bank on Friday. The bank was closed following a public holiday today.

Heavy contingents of police and Rangers immediately rushed to the site. The security officials cordoned off the area and commenced investigating into the incident.

SSP Murtaza Tabassum said the blast occurred inside the bank. "A vehicle and two motorcycles were also damaged due to the blast intensity. He added that the Bomb Disposal Squad had also arrived at the scene and the nature of the blast was being assessed. 

 

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