Karachi's police compound attacked by Taliban; 4 dead

In the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, Pakistani Taliban fighters attacked a police compound, killing at least four persons.

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On Friday, gunfire and explosions were reported outside the location, which has many police buildings and officer housing.

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In addition to the deaths of three security personnel and a civilian, numerous additional security personnel also sustained injuries.

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According to officials, at least one suicide bomber blew himself up after entering the police building, and two suicide bombers were dead.

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The Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for the attack.

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