- Sindh Police Commandos, Rangers personnel clear building after a four hour siege
- prime minister, UN president condemns attack on AIG Police office
- The US is urging its citizens to “exercise extra caution” after terror attack
KARACHI: Security forces cleared building of The Karachi Police Department (KPO) and its environs after a four-hour siege on Friday evening, killing all three terrorists who attacked the AIG police office on Shahra-i-Faisal.
According to the representative for Sindh police, four people, including two police officers and one A ranger soldier was martyred while 15 others, including one ranger personnel were injured during a demining operation.
According to the representative for Sindh Police, one of terrorist killed in explosion in his jacket and two others were killed in exchange of fire with security forces.
Moreover, the representative of the Pakistani Rangers Sindh also confirmed completion of operation and design of police office.
Sindh government press secretary Murtaza Wahab confirmed news in tweet from him official Twitter Handler, stating “As long as I can confirm that KPO building was cleared. 3 terrorists neutralized.
i can still confirm that KPO building was cleared. 3 terrorists neutralized
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) February 17, 2023
He also added that four people were tortured, including two policemen, one Rangers are more solid and one civilians, and 14 people were injured during the attack. attack.
latest information it’s 4 people were tortured (2 policemen, 1 ranger and 1 civilian), and 14 people injured who are being treated. outside of injured 1 person critical while the condition of 13 injured are in stable condition.
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) February 17, 2023
outside of wounded, one Human currently in critical condition and is receiving medical care at Jinnah Hospital.
They led a major operation and it was attended by deputies of the ICP SRF, South, East and other officers and personnel, who fought bravely against terrorists.
KPO – 5th floor. building, 3 floors were cleared by law enforcement including police, army and rangers. Army snipers also submit a deal with terrorists on the roof
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) February 17, 2023
personnel of Pakistan Rangers Sindh also participated in operation with the police.
— BROADCAST (@zulfqaralishah) February 17, 2023
Formerly Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Addresses Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh office right after attack It has been reported. CM followed complete operations in the command and control center.
He praised courage of police, rangers and other law enforcement agencies, also official confirmation that the Karachi Police Department (KPO) has been cleared and all three terrorists have been eliminated.
Chief Minister Sind appreciated the effort made all law enforcement agencies personnel in KPO clearing building. We are indebted to their courage. Thank you 🙏 rice.twitter.com/GEpfb8bpqa
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) February 17, 2023
CM expressed his grief and sorrow over three martyrs in operation, according to a CM spokesperson. CM said 11 wounded, who participated in operation will be provided with best medical treatment.
“Families of martyr policemen will be taken care of,” he said, adding that the nation is united. against terrorism.
He also ordered the opening of Shahr-e-Faisal for flow of traffic was diverted to alternative routes.
According to reports, the attackers equipped with V latest automatic weapons laid siege to the police building and started a disorderly firing. They also threw two hand grenades at a five-story building building and tried to get into office.
Earlier, a spokesman for the Pakistani Rangers Sindh said that the Anti-Terrorist Forces were conducting an operation. of Rangers as the Karachi Police Headquarters (KPO), located in Saddar area near Shahra-i-Faisal, was attacked in evening.
The attackers entered building how were the shots and explosions also heard up close of KPO.
Police spokesmen said about a heavy contingent of Rangers, police and other law enforcement agencies were called in as the police cordoned off off Environment area.
Chief Inspector of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, while talking to media, reported at the time that two of the attackers were killed.
A ranger spokesman said that between 8 and 10 terrorists had attacked building. According to hospital sources, the victim was taken from the scene to Jinnah Hospital.
Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho during a conversation with media the shops, also confirmed that the terrorist attack and said that the exchange of firing with terrorists is still going on.
A ranger spokesman said that about 8-10 terrorists attacked building. According to hospital sources, the victim was taken from the scene to Jinnah Hospital.
The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group is said to have claimed responsibility. for V attack which appeared around 19:15.
Three floors of five-story building building have been cleared, said Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, adding two floors and keeping the roof.
Police officials said armed suspects opened several shots. rounds V head office located next to the Sadr police station. There were at least 8-10 terrorists in the police. office They said.
Additional police contingents from other areas took Part in operation. Additional IG who is away from office confirmed militant attack V office and said that the security forces were fighting the terrorists while the heavy contingent of Rangers arrived at the scene.
Rangers, police start operation against terrorists in KPO
Rangers and Police teams launched a joint operation against terrorists following armed attack on Karachi Police Department (KPO) – Office of the Additional Inspector General (AIG).
A Rangers spokesman said a quick response force (QRF) of paramilitaries surrounded KPO building And took their positions. Rangers and police launched an operation to clear KPO from terrorists.
representative added that the operation is taking place on declared presence of eight to ten terrorists in Karachi Police Chief office.
Unidentified armed men attacked the chief of police office in Karachi during the bombings also heard before the shots.
The attackers threw hand grenades from the yard of police head office and later entered the four-story building from the same route.
Police said officers were still at the scene. in chief of police office when the attackers carried out explosions and shooting.
“It is too early to determine terror outfit behind Karachi Police attack’
Meanwhile, Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan on Friday said it’s too early to determine which terror outfit May be behind V attack on Karachi Police Department.
Talking to private news canal, interior minister Not rule out foreign participation, stating that at this stage it is premature to talk about it with compliance, but it was obvious that the police personnel were the target of V attack like Incident in Peshawar.
Rana Sanaulla said he got a briefing on V attack from the Inspector General of Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon and Chief of Sindh secretary.
minister added that, according to what he was told, were six up to seven terrorists who broke into the KPO through the front door. Interior minister said the terrorists were throwing grenades to get access to the police office.
He said that according to AIG police officer Javed Akhter Odho from Karachi, the terrorist had reached the third floor (vertex floor of V building), where armed guards and other police officers engaged the attackers. “But the situation is not clear still, he added.
When asked if he knew about the threat in advance attack, Sanaullah denied any such threat warnings. “Was general threat of terrorism throughout the country but there was no particular threat for this office,” He added.
“Once the police and rangers enter the building, they will be able to neutralize the terrorists,” the interior reads. minister said, quoting Karachi’s chief police officer.
He further said that it was possible It is something of the attackers could be wearing explosive suicide belts. minister said he could share more information as soon as the operation is completed.
“Condemnation is pouring in’
UN condemns Friday terrorist attack on V office of Karachi Police Chief and expressed his condolences to the families of victims of V attack and Pakistani government.
When questioned, Farhan Aziz Haq, Deputy UN Spokesperson, said he is still waiting for details. of incident: “We condemn all terrorist attacks and express our condolences to the families of victims of V attack and government of Pakistan.”
President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday strongly condemned terror attack on police office in Karachi. In his statement, he prayed for fast recovery of wounded. He said the whole nation stood up with security forces in V fight against terrorism. “The effort will continue until complete elimination of V menace of terrorism,” he said. added.
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– The president of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) February 17, 2023
Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif also strongly condemned the terrorist attack on police office in Karachi. Strict Notice of V attack, prime minister asked for report on Incident. He appreciated the police and security forces for their effective action against terrorists.
کراچی میں پولیس پر دھشتگردی کے واقعے کی بھرپور مزمت کرتا ہوں اور اس حملے کو ناکام بنانے والے بہادر پولیس و قانون نافذ کرنے والے ادارے کے اہلکاروں کو سلام پیش کرتا ہوں۔ ھشھشگرد شای ول گئے ہیں پ پimesا وہ قوم ہے ہیں پاکimes وہ قوم ہے ج اپمت fitsyro fitsyro
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 17, 2023
He instructed Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan to extend full cooperation of federal government in cleaning operation against terrorists.
پاکستان نہ صرف دھشگردی کو جڑ سے اکھاڑ پھینکے گا بلکہ دھشتگردوں کو انکے کیفرِ کردار تک پہنچا کر لے گا کردار تک پہنچا t گزشتہ دو دہائیوں میں اس قوم نے اپنے لہوں میں اس قوم نے اپنے لہوں میں اس قوم نے اپنے لہو سے دھشتگردی کا ڈٹ کر مقابلہ کی ، Sched ظی زSunday 2/2 https://t.co/wFmINhhIpL
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 17, 2023
He emphasized need for collective action and full force of rooting condition out V menace of terrorism.
He said that terrorists used to again set his sights on Karachi, but this kind of cowardly deeds could not weaken resolve of police and law enforcement agencies.
“The whole nation stood with police and security agencies,” he said and prayed for early recovery of wounded.
The US is urging citizens to “exercise increased caution.”
On the trail of a terrorist attack in the Karachi police office, the US urged its citizens to “exercise extra caution” by asking them avoid injured area.
The US Embassy is monitoring attack at the Central Police Department in Sadar section of Karachi, Pakistan. Local authorities on scene. We ask US citizens to exercise extra caution, avoid in areaand notify friends and family of is yours safety. https://t.co/I4YGUPkWRd
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) February 17, 2023
At least six armed to the teeth terrorists broke into the police station on Karachi main Street Share-a-Faisal on Friday evening, killing at least four people amid gunfire and explosions.
Police and security forces, including paramilitary soldiers, began an operation to eliminate terrorists and clear V building.
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) took responsibility for V attack in a message sent by their representative to reporters, Reuters reports.
The US Embassy is monitoring attack at the Central Police Department in Sadar section of Karachi, Pakistan. Local authorities on scene,” the US Embassy in Islamabad said. on his official Twitter handle.
“We ask US citizens to exercise extra caution, avoid in areaand notify friends and family of is yours safety,” This added.
Consul General of Germany Dr. Rüdiger Lotz also condemned the terrorist attack. He expressed his sincere condolences to those who died in the fight against terrorists and wished fast recovery for wounded.
Germany, he said, is with Pakistan in his fight against terrorism.
