Two terrorists killed in suicide attack on foreigners in Karachi

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Two terrorists were killed in a suicide attack on a car carrying foreign nationals in Mansehra Colony of Landhi area of Karachi.

According to SSP Malir Tariq Mastoi, there was a suicide attack on the vehicle.

Police said there were foreigners in the vehicle that was targeted with suicide attack and gunshots. Three people were injured in the suicide attack, they added. Identities of the killed have not yet been ascertained, but the two persons who were injured in the blast have been identified as 45-year-old Noor Muhammad and 45-year-old Langar Khan.

Police say that motorcycles have also been found near the foreigner’s car that was hit by the explosion. Four foreigners were traveling in the van that was hit by the suicide attack. However, all the foreigners in the van are safe and have been moved to a safe place. One suicide bomber was killed in the explosion while his other companion was killed by the police.

Police officials say foreigners are working in the export processing zone. The van was targeted by a motorcycle-borne suicide bomber, and a Kalashnikov and a bag full of hand grenades were also recovered from the scene.

Hospital authorities say that Noor Muhammad, Langar Khan and Salman Rafiq are among the injured in the blast. Condition of two of the injured is critical and no foreigners are among the injured.