Karachi Blast: The position of the Sui Southern authorities?

According to Baaghi TV, the blast took place in Maskan Chowrangi area of Karachi. The police have called for a cylinder or gas explosion, but now the Sui gas authorities have taken a stand.

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Sui Southern officials say all SSGC gas lines are safe. They have stated that they carefully closed the valves supplying gas to the apartments, the SSGC’s commercial 3 meters were installed at the site of the explosion.

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On the other hand, Sindh Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani said that the Sindh Chief Minister has given instructions to expedite the relief work. Commissioner Karachi, Deputy Commissioner and other concerned officers are present at the affected area. Initially 19 people were reported injured. People trapped under the rubble have been rescued. The building is no longer habitable so it will be demolished.

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After the Karachi blast, rescue operations are underway, with Edhi and Chhipa volunteers engaged in relief work.

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The blast injured 20 people and killed at least five. The area has been completely sealed off since the incident. People are being told not to come near the building, the building could collapse at any moment. The media has also been kept away from the building, with the first floor more affected by the blast.

The blast also damaged motorcycles and vehicles parked outside the building. The death toll is expected to rise. The blast took place at a Meezan bank branch in Karachi, injuring ten people. Police are investigating whether the blast occurred inside or outside the building.

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Rescue teams have also reached the spot, rescue teams have started work. Police have cordoned off the scene and an investigation into the blast has been launched.

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