At least eight more suspects behind the attack on Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) membership campaign have been detained Sunday by police in Orangi Town Karachi. Following MQM's complaint, Orangi police have filed a case under the act of counterterrorism and attempted murder.
On Saturday, police arrested 10 criminals by carrying out search operation in various areas of Orangi whereas eight more have been detained by Karachi police Sunday.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Irfan Baloch, interrogation from all 18 suspects is underway whereas police is ready to launch further search operations.
Earlier, as many as 18 people have been injured on Friday including three Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) members of assembly in a grenade attack and firing at the MQM's membership camp in Orangi Town.
According to details, a membership camp in the Orangi Town number five was attacked with a hand-grenade. Reportedly, the attack was carried out by unidentified criminals.
Banned outfit Jamaatul Ahrar has claimed the responsibility of the attack.
MQM's member of Sindh Assembly Muhammad Hussain, Saifuddin Khalid and Sheikh Abdullah were injured along with 15 other people. According to police officials, all three MQM members have not been severely bruised.
The injured people have been shifted to the Abbasi Hospital for medical treatment. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West Irfan Baloch, the attackers also opened fire at the camp.
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