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Friday, November 23, 2018

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed PTI|Updated: Nov 23, 2018, 03.54 PM IST

Two policemen killed in firing near Chinese Consulate in Karachi

KARACHI: Three heavily-armed suicide bombers on Friday stormed the Chinese consulate in Pakistan's largest city Karachi, killing four people including two policemen before being shot dead by security forces which foiled the daring attack in the high-security zone, authorities said. 

The attack was claimed by the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which said it would not tolerate "any Chinese military expansionist endeavours on Baloch soil". 

The consulate, located in the posh Clifton area, came under attack early morning. 

Three suspected suicide bombers were killed before they were able to enter the facility as forces successfully foiled the attack, Karachi Police Chief Amir Shaikh said. 

Nine hand grenades, Kalashnikov bullets, magazines and explosives were recovered from the possession of the terrorists, Geo news quoted police officials as saying. 

"Food supplies and medicines were also recovered from their possession," officials said. 




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