Summary The explosion took place outside a mosque in Delhi Colony area.
KARACHI (Web Desk) - At least four people have been killed and 30 others injured in a bomb blast in Defence area of Karachi, Dunya News reported on Friday.
The explosion took place outside a mosque in Delhi Colony area. Several vehicles and a nearby multi-story building were badly damaged.
There are contradictory reports regarding nature of the blast. According to police, the explosion took place when a rickshaw hit a vehicle.
According to sources, two government vehicles with the registration number GS-7558 and GS-5758 were badly damaged in the incident
Talking to media, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said that three government vehicles were damaged in the attack and that these vehicles were the apparent target of the attacker.
Later, bomb disposal squad has arrived at the scene to ascertain nature of the explosion.
Injured people were shifted to Jinnah Hospital for treatment. Provincial Health Minister, Dr Sagheer Ahmed told the media five of the injured were in critical condition.
President Mamnoon Hussain, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon and other political figures have condemned the explosion.
No one claimed responsibility, but the attack took place a day after a bomb targeting prominent police officer Shafiq Tanoli exploded in another area of Karachi, killing the officer and three others.
The slain officer, who had survived several attempts on his life, was targeted for his active campaigning against terrorists.
The blast also comes as Pakistan government pursues peace talks with the Taliban.
