Gas Cylinder Blast in Balochistan’s Chaman Kills seven including Women, Children

2026-02-26 - 14:53

QUETTA – A tragic gas cylinder blast in house in Chaman claimed lives of seven people, including children and women, while leaving 25 others injured. The blast occurred during the distribution of buttermilk in the home, where a large number of women and children were present. Police reports show that 20-kilogram gas cylinder suddenly exploded with great force, causing multiple rooms of the house to collapse. The explosion also damaged nearby residences and created panic among residents. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of five children from the debris, and authorities confirmed that women were also among the deceased. The injured have been transferred to nearby hospitals, where several are reported to be in critical condition, raising concerns about a possible increase in fatalities. Emergency response teams are continuing relief efforts at the site, while investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Initial findings suggest that it was a gas cylinder blast, but the final report will confirm the details after a thorough investigation. Cylinder blast in Karachi’s North Nazimabad kills teen, injures five