Heavy firing and an explosion have been reported in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar on Saturday, according to Dawn News .
Police have arrived on the scene, the news channel added, but no information on injuries has been given. Rescue services have also been dispatched to the area, said Dawn News .
According to reports, the general area has been cordoned off by police personnel.
Special units, including the Rapid Response Force and police commandos, have been dispatched to the scene to take control of the situation, according to the broadcaster.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday took notice of reports of an explosion and alleged firing near Mosamiat Chowrangi and sought a detailed report of the incident, according to his spokesperson.
The chief minister contacted the Sindh inspector general and the Karachi additional inspector general, directing them to ensure that police immediately reached the site and took necessary action to ascertain the nature of the incident.
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