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Law enforcers rushed to Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar on Saturday after heavy firing and an explosion were reported in the locality, according to Dawn News.

Special units, including the Rapid Response Force and police commandos, were dispatched to the scene to take control of the situation, the broadcaster said.

According to reports, the general area has been cordoned off by police and paramilitary personnel.

No information on injuries has been reported; however, rescue personnel have also reached the site of the incident.