Blast at Karachi University

KARACHI: Two people were reportedly injured as a result of a blast near the cafeteria in Karachi University on Tuesday.

Initial reports indicate that it was a low intensity bomb and was planted in the bushes close to the Masjid-ul Imran. The bomb went off when people were headed to the mosque for Zuhr prayers.

According to Express 24/7 correspondent Sheheryar Mirza there were no major injuries and the injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital.

Police and rangers have cordoned off the area and the bomb disposal squad has also arrived at the scene of the blast.

A large number of students had been present at the university as it had re-opened after a recent closure due to clashes on campus.