47 dead in terror attack in Pakistan
May 13, 2015 11:34
Update on the Karachi attack.
Six terrorists opened fire inside a bus killing at least 47 people and leaving dozens injured in Karachi. There were over 60 people in the bus.
Pakistan's Express Tribune reports that six unidentified assailants on motorbikes opened fire on the bus belonging to the Ismaili community in Karachi's Safora Chowrangi area near Dow Medical College.
Initial reports revealed that the motorcyclists used 9mm pistols in the attack. Police officials are yet to confirm the death toll.
Sources confirmed that the bus was attacked from all sides and many were left critically injured. Many women and children were aboard the bus during the attack.
Representational pic.
Six terrorists opened fire inside a bus killing at least 47 people and leaving dozens injured in Karachi. There were over 60 people in the bus.
Pakistan's Express Tribune reports that six unidentified assailants on motorbikes opened fire on the bus belonging to the Ismaili community in Karachi's Safora Chowrangi area near Dow Medical College.
Initial reports revealed that the motorcyclists used 9mm pistols in the attack. Police officials are yet to confirm the death toll.
Sources confirmed that the bus was attacked from all sides and many were left critically injured. Many women and children were aboard the bus during the attack.
Representational pic.
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