Deadly attack hits Rangers headquarters in Karachi
At least three members of Pakistan’s paramilitary Rangers force were killed on Saturday after heavily armed attackers stormed a security compound in Karachi, the country’s largest city and economic hub, according to Al Jazeera News.
Police said the assault took place in the Gulistan-i-Jauhar area in the evening, when a group of about five gunmen launched a coordinated attack on the Rangers headquarters. According to early reports, the attackers drove a vehicle into the main entrance of the facility, triggering what witnesses described as a loud blast, before opening fire.
Sindh’s Inspector General of Police, Javed Alam Odho, confirmed that four of the attackers were killed during the operation. He noted, however, that authorities were still working to verify whether the initial crash involved an explosive device.
Gunfire echoed across the neighborhood as security forces quickly moved in. Streets around Mosamiat Chowrangi were sealed off, and a large scale clearance operation was launched. Elite units, including the Special Security Unit, the Anti Terrorist Force, and Rangers personnel, were deployed to secure the area and search for any remaining threats.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene. The Edhi Foundation, one of Pakistan’s largest humanitarian organizations, reported that at least two people were injured and taken to hospital.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said he had taken immediate notice of the incident and ordered a detailed report from security officials. In a brief statement, he referred to both the reported explosion and the exchange of gunfire.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident comes at a time when Pakistan continues to face persistent security challenges, with armed groups frequently targeting law enforcement and military installations in different parts of the country.
The attack underscores the fragile security situation in Karachi, a city that has long struggled with periodic waves of violence despite ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
