Explosion rocks bank in Karachi’s Paposh Nagar area

KARACHI: An explosion occurred inside a bank in the Paposh Nagar area on Friday afternoon, damaging the shutters and cracking window glasses of the building.

Police and Rangers officials reached at the site of the incident shortly after the blast and cordoned off the area. No loss of life or injuries was reported in the incident. 

SSP Murtaza Tabassum said the blast occurred inside the bank.  He said the bank’s shutters, a vehicle and two motorcycles were damaged due to the intensity of the blast.

Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) also reached the scene to assess the nature of the explosion. Initial investigations suggest a water tank exploded inside the bank due to a malfunction.  There was no staff in the office except a security guard since it was a public holiday.