At least two police officials were killed and two others injured in a hand grenade explosion at the police headquarters in Garden area of Karachi.

According to the police, the explosion took place in the armory of the Headquarters Garden. The martyred officials were identified as 45-year-old constable Sabir and 40-year-old Shahzad, while the injured officials include 40-year-old Ali Gohar and 55-year-old Saeed.

According to initial reports, the condition of both the injured officers is critical.

Police officials said that the grenade exploded during cleaning in the warehouse of the Garden Police Headquarters. The incident is not terrorism but an accident.

According to the sources, investigation is being conducted regarding the explosion, while the bomb disposal squad has also been summoned to the headquarters.