Karachi, Pakistan:
On November 11, 2010, Pakistani insurgents attacked a police compound in the nation's largest city with gunfire and a huge car bomb.Authorities and witnesses say that the building was leveled and at least 15 people killed. The attack force, consisting of at least 6 gunmen, penetrated a high security ares that contained the US Consulate, luxury hotels and the offices of regional leaders. It was the first major attack outside the northwestern regions in several months. It is seen as a effort by the Islamic Militants to overthrow the US supported government that has cracked down on their activities over the last three years.
The CID is the Pakistani agency responsible for hunting downthe terrorists. Earlier in the week, the CID arrested six members of Lashkan-e-Jhangvi, a groupd linked to Al-Qaida. The six men were suspects in several high profile attacks.
The blast destroyed much of the multistoried police building, damaged many nearby homes and left a 10 foot wide crater in the road. The US Consulate, which is located about a mile from the blast, was not damaged. Government spokeswoman Sharmila Faroogi said that the 15 people killed included 5 police officers and that about 100 people were injured.
Tulsa World, Nov.12, 2010
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