Police said on Friday that five Japanese nationals were unhurt after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area on Friday. Police also said that two terrorists involved in the attack were also killed.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) East Azfar Mahesar told Dawn.com that the incident took place near Murtaza Chorangi in Landhi, adding that the five foreign nations were travelling in a Hiace van.
“All five Japanese remained safe. However, the private security guard with them was injured,” he said, adding that one terrorist was killed.
“The Japanese nationals were on the way to Export Processing Zone from their residence in Zamzama, clifton,” he said.
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) DIG Asif Aijaz Shaikh told Dawn.com that the Japanese nationals were travelling in a van along with two security guards when a suicide bomber on a motorcycle hit them.
“All five Japanese nationals are safe,” DIG Shaikh said. He further said that another “suicide bomber” who was there for “back up” was gunned down by the a Sharafi Goth police party patrolling the area at the time of the blast.
“No one has claimed responsibility so far,” the DIG said, adding that the vehicle carrying the Japanese nationals was bullet-proof.
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