Karachi: Karachi Rangers attack was foiled after three Pakistan Rangers Sindh personnel were martyred and four were injured at a camp in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, ISPR said Sunday.
The Inter-Services Public Relations said militants detonated explosives at the main gate before trying to breach the camp perimeter.
Rangers troops killed three attackers and captured one injured suspect, whom ISPR identified as an Afghan national.
The military’s media wing identified the attackers as Khwarij belonging to Jamaat ul Ahrar. It called the group an Indian proxy, while AP reported the outfit had claimed responsibility.
Sanitisation operations were launched in the surrounding area to check for any remaining militants, according to ISPR.
The incident was first reported near Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 6, where residents heard an explosion and intense firing.
Authorities closed roads linking Mosmiyat Chowrangi, Kamran Chowrangi, Chaman Iqbal Colony and nearby parts of Gulistan-e-Jauhar after the attack.
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Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, offered condolences to the families of the martyred personnel.
ISPR said Pakistan would continue counter-terrorism operations under Azm-e-Istehkam and undertake retribution operations against the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah sought a detailed report from the Sindh Inspector General of Police and Karachi Additional Inspector General.
Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar also sought an immediate report from the Karachi Additional Inspector General.
