MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 23rd November, 2018) At least two people, who visited the Chinese consulate in Karachi to apply for visa, were killed in the blast, local media reported, citing sources.
"A man and his son who were visiting the embassy to apply for Chinese visas were killed in the attack," sources said, as quoted by Geo tv broadcaster.
According to them, the staff of the consulate is safe.
The broadcaster reported earlier on Friday, citing eyewitnesses and police, that a group of attackers opened fire and hurled a hand grenade near the Chinese consulate in Karachi. The attack left two police officers killed and another one injured.
The security forces eliminated three terrorists responsible for the attack.
Balochistan Liberation Army separatist group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
