HYDERABAD: Three people were injured when a pole-mounted transformer (PMT) of the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) exploded on Khai Road within the jurisdiction of City Police Station on Saturday, officials said.
According to rescue officials, the transformer caught fire before a powerful explosion occurred, causing burning oil to spill onto nearby people.
The fire also engulfed a nearby Dhaba hotel, while five vehicles and motorcycles parked in the vicinity were damaged by the flames. Three people sustained injuries in the incident.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene after local residents reported the incident and shifted the injured to a hospital, where they were provided medical treatment. Their condition was reported to be out of danger.
Rescue teams brought the fire under control after a two-hour operation. HESCO teams were also notified of the incident but allegedly failed to reach the site in time.
HESCO spokesperson Mohammad Sadiq Kubar said action would be taken against the officials responsible for the negligence. He said appropriate action would be initiated by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
Indonesian woman allegedly held captive by husband rescued in Hyderabad
Earlier last month, police rescued an Indonesian woman who was allegedly being held captive at her home by her husband in the Qasimabad area of Hyderabad, officials said.
The woman, identified as Marline, allegedly faced domestic and physical abuse by her Pakistani husband and was rescued following court intervention, officials said.
According to Nasreen Palijo, in-charge of the Women Complaint Cell Hyderabad, the woman alleged that her husband had confined her to the house and taken away her passport and other legal documents, leaving her unable to leave Pakistan.
The woman reportedly contacted the Hyderabad Women Development Department through WhatsApp, alleging that after marrying a Pakistani national and coming to Pakistan, she was subjected to domestic and physical violence and threats to her life.
She sought protection and safety, justice, and the recovery of her personal documents.
Following receipt of the complaint, the Women Development Department contacted police and lodged a complaint at Naseem Nagar Police Station in Hyderabad.
