Overview
- Officials say the early-morning blast in Sector G-7/2 killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured about 12 others.
- Rescue teams recovered all those trapped using sniffer dogs and specialized equipment, with at least 19 people pulled from the rubble.
- Hospitals imposed emergencies as six bodies and 11 injured were taken to PIMS and two bodies and one injured to Capital Hospital.
- Preliminary reports point to gas accumulation tied to heater use during load shedding and ignition in the morning, with poor ventilation cited.
- The prime minister ordered a thorough investigation and top-level care for the injured as officials pledged compensation and urged stricter gas safety enforcement.