Karachi Building Blast Leaves Twelve Dead and Eleven Injured

At least twelve people lost their lives and eleven others sustained injuries following a suspected gas leakage explosion in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar. The blast occurred in the Gul Rana Colony during the early hours of Suhur, leading to the partial collapse of a residential structure. Emergency responders reached the scene immediately to initiate search and rescue operations for those trapped under the debris.

Difficult Rescue Operation

Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hasnain Habib confirmed that the explosion took place at approximately 3:45 AM. Emergency teams recovered twelve bodies, including children and adults, from the rubble and shifted them to nearby medical facilities. Narrow streets in the vicinity significantly hindered the initial movement of heavy machinery and ambulances to the site of the disaster.

Residential Area Impact

Local police reported that the incident occurred near a private school within a densely populated residential area. Initial investigations suggest that accumulated gas within a house triggered the powerful explosion, which brought down a section of the building. A heavy police contingent arrived shortly after the incident to secure the perimeter and facilitate the rescue teams in their efforts.

Official Government Response

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed the Commissioner of Karachi to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the blast. The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and instructed health officials to provide the best possible medical care to the injured victims. Authorities have been told to expedite the clearance of the debris to ensure no one else remains trapped.