Islamabad, December 02: Just hours after President Barack Obama unveiled US’ Af-Pak policy voicing concerns that Pakistan has become a safe heaven for militants, a powerful blast occurred outside the Naval complex in Pakistan’s capital city.
According to reports, two suicide bombers, trying to enter inside the Naval complex, blew themselves when they were intercepted by the security guards at the main entrance of the Naval installation.
The Naval complex is located near Zafar Chowk in sector E-8 of Islamabad.
There has been no official confirmation regarding the casualties but unconfirmed reports say that at least three people have been seriously injured in the twin blasts.
Pakistan’s top security officials have rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation and the entire area has been cordoned off.
Bomb disposal squads and forensic experts have also rushed to the spot to collect evidence.
Those injured have been rushed to nearby the hospital for treatment.
–Agencies