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Bomb blast averted in Karachi
A bomb weighing 13 kg was found near a road in the Pakistani port city of Karachi today, and was defused by a bomb disposal squad.
Updated on: Jul 21, 2012, 09:27:05 IST
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A bomb weighing 13 kg was found near a road in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Friday, and was defused by a bomb disposal squad.
The explosive was found at the Safora Chowrangi, Geo News reported.
Witnesses said the bomb was planted near a school. It was packed in a cement block, and the explosive material included ball bearings, nuts and bolts.
A remote control was also found later.
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