Date of publication: 05-05-2013
A complete shutdown was observed in Karachi and other cities in Sindh on Sunday after a call to observe a ' day of mourning ' by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on twin bomb blasts outside their election office in Azizabad on Saturday that three people were killed and 40 others injured, television reported.
A bomb planted near a park where the MQM had set up her election seat for the unit in Karachi of Azizabad (Federal b. area block 8) went around 9 pm on Saturday.
The blasts caused panic and anxiety in the densely populated and highly guarded neighborhood as a number of MQM activists, volunteers, staff of law enforcement agencies and media crew rushed to the place.
About 20 minutes later, another explosion took place at nearly the same place by the party activists, volunteers and security staff was busy. Police said apparently that the polling station MQM was the target.
"Both bombs were detonated by remote control or a timer device," said Karachi Central SSP Amir Face. "The first attack seems to have been a trap to attract people to the place for the second explosion. Tight Security and surveillance to prevent major damage. "
Meanwhile, the Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack. Speaking to Dawn.com by phone at a secret location, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman that Vikram Ehsan said the goal was both bombings were carried out by MQM and planted devices.
The MQM, however, has vowed to not bow to the terrorists. Speak with television world, leader of the party, said Haider Abbas Rizvi that MQM is targeted by the forces who do not want to see it coming to power. ' We will continue our campaign for the elections and no one can stop us of our fundamental right to take part in polls, "he said.
"It is pure cruelty," said MQM chief Altaf Hussain. "Our morale is high and we will not surrender to the evil forces of extremism and terror. It is such a pity that despite consistent attacks, no credible movement has its testified against terrorists by the Government, administration and security forces. "
The forbidden TTP has vowed to target the secular political parties of the country, naming Pakistan people's Party (PPP), Awami national party (ANP) and MQM in the run-up to the forthcoming general elections.
The historic may 11 polls will witness the first ever democratic transition of power in Pakistan.
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