Couple dies in 'powerful' gas explosion

At least two persons on Wednesday lost lives in a devastating incident, due to a gas cylinder leakage in Paras Kaghan.

The accident, which occurred late at night. According to eyewitness, the explosion resulted from an unnoticed gas leak. The powerful blast caused significant damage to the property, leaving no chance for rescue teams and locals to save the victims.

Nazeer Shah, the owner of the well-known Bismillah Hotel in Paras, and his wife lost their lives in the tragic incident and have left the local community in mourning, with many calling for urgent action to prevent such incidents in the future.

The Hazara Division has witnessed a series of similar tragedies in recent years, underscoring a persistent issue with faulty gas cylinders and inadequate safety awareness.