KARACHI: (HRNW) Over 10 grenades and detonators have been recovered from the upper portion of a shop in Karachi’s Liaquat Market in Malir Town.
The explosive material was recovered in a joint raid conducted by Karachi police and Rangers personnel in Liaquat Market of Malir Town today.
Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Korangi Bashir Memon told the media that the grenades and detonators were hidden in a bag in the upper portion of a shop. Memon added that the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) is searching other portions of the shop.
“An investigation is launched to ascertain the time of the explosive material hidden inside the shop.”
According to Rangers spokesperson, 10 hand grenades and eight detonators were recovered in the raid.
Grenades, Karachi, detonators, Malir, Liaquat Market
Police investigators said that two out of 10 grenades were rusty while the remaining are usable. “The hand grenades are apparently 1.5 years old.” They added that the BDS personnel are defusing the grenades, whereas, no arrest was made as yet.
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