Heavily armed militants attack Jinnah Airport in Karachi

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Press Trust of India Karachi
Last Updated : Jun 09 2014 | 12:36 AM IST
Heavily armed militants tonight attacked Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi, wounding four security personnel.
A hand grenade attack was carried out on the Isphani Hanger at Jinnah International Airport's old terminal, the Dawn reported.
Four Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel were injured in the attack, it said.
Police forces and Rangers have surrounded the airport and routes to the airport have been sealed. All flight operations at Jinnah Terminal have been suspended.
Staff is being rescued by the security personnel and moved to safer areas, reports said, adding that rescue teams are being allowed after being checked throughly.
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First Published: Jun 09 2014 | 12:36 AM IST

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