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KARACHI: A gun and grenade attack at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi has killed at least two civilians and injured three. Law enforcement agencies have gunned down all four militants that stormed the PSX building and opened indiscriminate fire, reports Geo News.
Polcie said militants launched a grenade attack at the main gate of the building and stormed the building after firing indiscriminately.
A police officer and the security guard stationed outside the PSX building were among the wounded. The surrounding areas have been sealed by police and Rangers personnel.
The injured are being shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. People inside the PSX building are being evacuated from the backdoor.
"An unfortunate incident took place at the Pakistan Stock Exchange," said Abid Ali Habib, Director Pakistan Stock Exchange. "They [terrorists] made their way from our parking area and opened fire on everyone."
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He said that the militants had stormed the Railway Ground parking area and fired outside the ground of the PSX. Habib said that the firing by militants caused panic among the people in the building.
Speaking to Geo TV, the Inspector-General Karachi said that the situation was under control and all militants had been killed in the attack. He said that Rangers and police officials had entered the building and were conducting a search operation.
According to the IG, the attackers were reportedly wearing clothes usually worn by police officials while they are off-duty.
At least two attackers are seen disembarking from a blue sedan with weapons amidst sporadic firing in an unverified amateur video of the attack being shared on social media.
Polcie said militants launched a grenade attack at the main gate of the building and stormed the building after firing indiscriminately.
A police officer and the security guard stationed outside the PSX building were among the wounded. The surrounding areas have been sealed by police and Rangers personnel.
The injured are being shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. People inside the PSX building are being evacuated from the backdoor.
"An unfortunate incident took place at the Pakistan Stock Exchange," said Abid Ali Habib, Director Pakistan Stock Exchange. "They [terrorists] made their way from our parking area and opened fire on everyone."
Imran Ismail
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Strongly condemn the attack on PSX aimed at tarnishing our relentless war on terror. Have instructed the IG & security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are caught alive & their handlers are accorded exemplary punishments. We shall protect Sindh at all costs.
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He said that the militants had stormed the Railway Ground parking area and fired outside the ground of the PSX. Habib said that the firing by militants caused panic among the people in the building.
Speaking to Geo TV, the Inspector-General Karachi said that the situation was under control and all militants had been killed in the attack. He said that Rangers and police officials had entered the building and were conducting a search operation.
According to the IG, the attackers were reportedly wearing clothes usually worn by police officials while they are off-duty.
At least two attackers are seen disembarking from a blue sedan with weapons amidst sporadic firing in an unverified amateur video of the attack being shared on social media.
