Explosion in Sadiqabad, 20 injured

Author: Web Desk

An explosion occurred at a private bank in Sadiqabad which injured least 20 people on Thursday.

According to the police, the building was completely demolished and the nature of the explosion is still unknown.

The injured have been shifted to a hospital for medical treatment, whereas a search and rescue operation has been launched by the security forces.

According to the initial reports, the blast occurred due to the explosion of a gas cylinder. “Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation,” said DPO Sadiqabad.

Notice of the incident was taken by the Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar and a report was further summoned within 24 hours. He ordered the related authorities to provide the victims of the explosion with the best medical facility and treatment.

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