ISLAMABAD, Jan 11:A powerful gas cylinder explosion inside a double-storey house in Sector G-7/2 left five people dead, several injured and multiple nearby houses damaged on Sunday. triggering a major rescue operation by Islamabad Police and emergency teams.A police spokesperson told APP that initial information suggested wedding preparations were underway inside the house when the cylinder blast occurred, causing the roof to collapse and trapping several people under the debris.
He said police and rescue teams evacuated 15 individuals from the affected houses, while four injured persons were immediately shifted to Polyclinic Hospital for medical treatment. The blast also affected several adjacent homes due to the intensity of the explosion.
The spokesperson added that the area has been completely cordoned off, and DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq is personally present at the site, directly supervising the search-and-rescue efforts. Senior police officers, firefighters and other rescue units are also working together to ensure swift operations.
He said that emergency crews are clearing debris, checking for any additional trapped individuals and assessing structural risks. The cause of the blast is being further investigated, though initial reports point to a gas leakage inside the house.
The DIG Islamabad urged citizens to cooperate with police and rescue personnel and assured that all necessary steps are being taken to assist affected families and secure the area.
