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Karachi Airport's old terminal, also known as Fokker Gate has been attacked by heavily armed assailants on Sunday night, Dawn News reported.
According to sources, four Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel have been killed in the attack. A hand grenade attack was carried out on the Isphani Hanger.
The attackers are said to have forged fake ID cards of ASF and entered the area. Some eight to ten attackers are said to be engaged in a gun battle with security forces.
Heavy contingents of police and Rangers have surrounded the airport and routes to the airport have been sealed. Staff is being rescued by the security personnel and moved to safer areas.
Rescue teams are being allowed after being checked throughly.
Meanwhile all flight operations at Jinnah Terminal have been suspended and flights have been diverted to other airports.
Karachi Airport's old terminal attacked, Army called in - Home - DAWN.COM
According to sources, four Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel have been killed in the attack. A hand grenade attack was carried out on the Isphani Hanger.
The attackers are said to have forged fake ID cards of ASF and entered the area. Some eight to ten attackers are said to be engaged in a gun battle with security forces.
Heavy contingents of police and Rangers have surrounded the airport and routes to the airport have been sealed. Staff is being rescued by the security personnel and moved to safer areas.
Rescue teams are being allowed after being checked throughly.
Meanwhile all flight operations at Jinnah Terminal have been suspended and flights have been diverted to other airports.
Karachi Airport's old terminal attacked, Army called in - Home - DAWN.COM