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Pakistan Stock Exchange comes under terror attack
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IANS | 29 Jun, 2020
Terror gripped Pakistans economic hub Karachi on Monday when terrorists
attempted to storm the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) building, which
resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including the four militants who
were gunned down by law enforcement agencies.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant group working out of Afghanistan has claimed responsibility of the attack.
BLA said its Majeed Brigade, consisting of a suicide attacker, carried out the attack, on the first day of trading week.
The
four terrorists, armed with explosives and ammunition, entered the
parking area of the PSE building, located at I.I Chundrigar road, the
business centre where important offices, including the State Bank of
Pakistan (SBP) and Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) are
located.
According to witnesses, the terrorists threw grenades on security guards, followed by heavy firing at officials.
"The
attackers came to the building in a silver Toyota corolla car, parked
it close to the entrance gate and started throwing grenade bombs and
kept shooting," said an eyewitness.
Security forces were quick to
respond to the attack as an instant operation was initiated that
neutralized all the four terrorists.
The other victims comprised four security guards, two locals, while seven others were also injured and taken to the hospital.
"The
terrorists were equipped with heavy ammunition and explosives. They
were attempting to enter inside the stock exchange building. However,
their intentions were blocked by our quick response teams, who
neutralized all four terrorists," said a police official.
As per
the Pakistan Stock Exchange officials, the attack was carried out in the
compound of the building, confirming that the one of the four
terrorists was able to reach inside.
Pakistan Rangers cordoned
off the area and secured the location, concluding the operation after
declaring the area cleared of terrorists.
Sindh Chief Minister
Murad Ali Shah condemned the incident, saying that the attack was "akin
to an attack on national security and economy", Dawn news reported.
"Anti-state elements want to take advantage of the virus situation," he said in the statement.
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail condemned the incident, saying: "We shall protect Sindh at all costs."
The attack has raised serious concerns over the re-emergence of terror outfits in the country.
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