4 militants killed in attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi: Report

4 gunmen killed in attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi: Report

Four militants had stormed the PSX building and opened indiscriminate fire

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The stock exchange is based in Karachi. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

People are feared killed in an ongoing gunbattle after the Stock Exchange in Karachi came under attack from terrorists, Geo News reported.

Four militants stormed the exchange and opened indiscriminate fire.

According to the report, police said three of the four terrorists have been killed while one remains inside the building. Militants launched a grenade attack at the main gate of the building and stormed the building after firing indiscriminately.

Abid Ali Habib, Director Stock Exchange, told Geo News: "An unfortunate incident took place at the Stock Exchange. They (terrorists) made their way from our parking area and opened fire on everyone."

(This is a developing story, more details awaited)

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First Published: Mon, June 29 2020. 11:47 IST