Cop killed, 10 injured in Shikarpur suicide blast during Eid prayers

Police also foiled a separate suicide blast at an imambargah in the tehsil. It is learnt that two suicide attackers infiltrated Khanpur during Eid prayers.

They targeted an Eid prayer ground where one attacker blew himself up, injuring at least 10 people. The other attacker managed to flee the scene.

Besides, two other attackers targeted an imambargah but were stopped by police at the entrance after their suspicious appearance.

One was killed by the police on the spot, while another one was captured alive.

The apprehended suicide bomber, identified as Usman, said that a person named Umar had dropped him off near the imambargah.

Usman claimed that he arrived at Shikarpur on Monday and was staying at a hotel.

He also claimed that a substance was injected into his blood and he was given Rs. 4500.

Salute to #SindhPolice constable who detected suicide bombers while making an attempt to enter in Eidgah,IG #Sindh reaching #Shikarpur

— Syed Arfeen (@ArfeenSyyed) September 13, 2016

@NasimZehra ..Well Done Sindh Police. Praying for speedy recovery of injured security personnel #Shikarpur — Sarmad (@sarmad1) September 13, 2016

Kudos to the policemen who saved #Shikarpur from huge tragedy today, wish quick recovery to our brave saviors. #Sindh #EidulAzha

— Maleeha Manzoor (@MaleehaManzoor) September 13, 2016

Thank God suicide attack failed #Shikarpur Thumbs up for Sindh Police — Mussadiq Niazi (@NiaziMussadiq) September 13, 2016