Rangers official killed, 8 others injured in Karachi blast

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A blast has been reported near a Rangers vehicle in the Orangi Town area in Karachi, according to DawnNewsTV.

There are reports of at least five injuries.

Rangers and police have reached the area of the blast.

More to follow.

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KARACHI: A Rangers official was martyred and eight persons were injured when a blast took place near the city's Orangi Town number 5 area on Monday.

As per sources, among the injured include Rangers officials as well. The blast took place at a busy street in the area.

More than two Rangers officials were injured in the attack. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police said the bomb could be planted by the roadside or in a motorcycle near the site. However, it couldn't be verified.

Police said the blast could have been caused by a bomb planted on the road or explosive material installed on a motorcycle near the site. However, it couldn't be verified further.

A few among the eight injured in the blast have suffered serious wounds. Rangers and police personnel arrived shortly after the blast and cordoned off the area.