Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Judge’s Family in Skardu
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Gilgit: A tragic fire incident at the residence of District and Sessions Judge Khurshid Alam in the Hameed Garh area of Skardu resulted in the heartbreaking deaths of the judge’s wife and son.
The fire, believed to have originated from a short circuit, quickly engulfed the home early this morning.
Officials from Rescue 1122 reported that the fire spread rapidly due to extensive wood paneling and carpentry within the house, making it challenging to control.
Gas Explosion in Sukkur Injures Two
In a separate incident, a devastating explosion caused by a gas leak at a shop in New Pind Phatak, Sukkur, left at least two people critically injured with severe burns on Sunday afternoon.
According to police sources, the blast occurred inside the shop, resulting in significant injuries to the victims.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and the exact cause of the blast is yet to be determined. Rescue teams and police promptly responded to the scene, rushing the injured individuals to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.