<p>It was the third sectarian attack on the minority community in as many days in the port city of Karachi and came inspite of police and security agencies enforcing a massive vigil over the traditional procession route.<br /><br />Sagheer Ahmed, the Health Minister of Sindh province, told Geo News channel that over 30 bodies and more than 60 injured people were received at hospitals. <br />The terror attack came close on the heels of a militant bombing that killed eight people in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir capital of Muzaffarabad and Karachi on Sunday night.<br /><br />Karachi Police chief Waseem Ahmed said it was a suicide attack. “We have retrieved a head of a bomber which confirms it was a suicide attack,” he told the media. The procession was headed towards a nearby imambargah. Dense smoke rose from the site as people ran in panic.<br /><br />Appealing for calm, Karachi Mayor Mustafa Kamal said, “I want to appeal to the people, to my brothers, my elders to stay calm. I am hearing people are clashing with police and doctors. Please do not do that. That is what terrorists are aiming at. They want to see this city again on fire.” <br /><br />Ambulances rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, where an emergency was declared. A large police contingent was guarding the procession and sharp shooters were deployed on rooftops on key roads. However, the bomber managed to evade the security ring. <br /><br />No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.<br />The procession continued towards its destination despite the blast as many women broke down and wept.<br /><br />Angry mourners resorted to attacking the media and police personnel. They also torched five cars. <br /><br />President Asif Ali Zardari, and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani condemned the blast and appealed for calm.</p>
<p>It was the third sectarian attack on the minority community in as many days in the port city of Karachi and came inspite of police and security agencies enforcing a massive vigil over the traditional procession route.<br /><br />Sagheer Ahmed, the Health Minister of Sindh province, told Geo News channel that over 30 bodies and more than 60 injured people were received at hospitals. <br />The terror attack came close on the heels of a militant bombing that killed eight people in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir capital of Muzaffarabad and Karachi on Sunday night.<br /><br />Karachi Police chief Waseem Ahmed said it was a suicide attack. “We have retrieved a head of a bomber which confirms it was a suicide attack,” he told the media. The procession was headed towards a nearby imambargah. Dense smoke rose from the site as people ran in panic.<br /><br />Appealing for calm, Karachi Mayor Mustafa Kamal said, “I want to appeal to the people, to my brothers, my elders to stay calm. I am hearing people are clashing with police and doctors. Please do not do that. That is what terrorists are aiming at. They want to see this city again on fire.” <br /><br />Ambulances rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, where an emergency was declared. A large police contingent was guarding the procession and sharp shooters were deployed on rooftops on key roads. However, the bomber managed to evade the security ring. <br /><br />No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.<br />The procession continued towards its destination despite the blast as many women broke down and wept.<br /><br />Angry mourners resorted to attacking the media and police personnel. They also torched five cars. <br /><br />President Asif Ali Zardari, and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani condemned the blast and appealed for calm.</p>
