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11 kids dead in Karachi bombing

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IANS Islamabad

At least 11 children were killed while 24 injured when a bomb exploded near a market in Pakistan's port city of Karachi early Wednesday, the Geo News reported citing a political leader.

The explosive material was planted on a motorbike, said police.

The explosion occurred in the city's Lyari area shortly after a football match ended, said Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sania Naz, who was elected from Lyari constituency .

Heavy contingent of police reached the site and cordoned off the area. The bodies and injured people were being rushed to hospitals.

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First Published: Aug 07 2013 | 6:21 AM IST

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