Gas Cylinder Explosion in Chaman Claims 7 Lives, Several Injured
Chaman — At least seven people were killed and several others injured in a powerful gas cylinder explosion in Chaman, a border town in Balochistan, sending shockwaves through the local community.According to police, the victims include women and children, making the tragedy all the more heartbreaking. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital where…
Chaman — At least seven people were killed and several others injured in a powerful gas cylinder explosion in Chaman, a border town in Balochistan, sending shockwaves through the local community.
According to police, the victims include women and children, making the tragedy all the more heartbreaking. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital where medical staff are working to stabilize the wounded, with some reported to be in critical condition.
Rescue teams and law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene promptly and launched relief operations. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion and establish whether negligence or substandard equipment was responsible for the deadly incident.
The tragedy has once again highlighted the recurring danger posed by the use of substandard and poorly maintained gas cylinders in residential areas across Balochistan. Rights groups and civil society activists have repeatedly called on authorities to enforce strict safety regulations and crack down on the supply of faulty cylinders to prevent such devastating incidents in the future.
Local administration has expressed condolences to the bereaved families and assured that those responsible for any negligence would be held accountable.
