Tragic LPG Tanker Explosion Claims Six Lives in Pakistan's Punjab Province

In a tragic incident in Quetta, Pakistan, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly shot and killed by her father due to her presence on the social media platform TikTok. According to a police spokesperson, the father found the contents of her videos to be "indecent." Following the act, law enforcement has confirmed the suspect's arrest and is searching for a relative who may have been involved. The family had recently returned to Pakistan after living in the United States, where the victim was born. Tensions had reportedly arisen within the family prior to the murder, stemming from the teenager's online activities. Violence in the name of "honor" is a prevalent issue in Pakistan, a patriarchal society with over 240 million inhabitants. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan estimates that around 1,000 such cases occur annually, often with perpetrators escaping justice. This incident echoes the 2016 case of Qandeel Baloch, an influencer murdered by her brother for advocating women's rights and criticizing female oppression. Following Baloch's death, the government increased penalties for honor-related killings.

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker explosion in Multan’s Hamid Pur Kanora area of Punjab, Pakistan, has resulted in at least six fatalities and injured 31 others, including 13 in critical condition, according to local rescue authorities. The incident occurred on January 27, 2025, at an illegal LPG refilling warehouse, where gas leakage was reported before the explosion. The explosion triggered a massive fire that led to the destruction of approximately 20 houses and significant damage to another 70 nearby, as reported by Geo News. Among the deceased are a minor girl and two women. Rescue operations were complicated by persistent gas leaks, prompting officials to evacuate the area and declare a local emergency. District Emergency Officer stated that emergency services were mobilized extensively, utilizing over ten firefighting units to contain the blaze. Multan-Muzaffargarh Road has since reopened, although power and gas supplies in the area remain suspended as a precaution. Authorities are continuing search operations to ensure safety and assess further damage.

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker exploded in an industrial area of Multan, Punjab, on January 27, 2025, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals, including a minor girl. The explosion also left 31 people injured, some critically. The incident occurred at the Industrial Estate in the Hamid Pur Kanora area. Rescue teams reported a massive fire following the explosion, with debris damaging surrounding residential areas. Initially, five fatalities were confirmed, but the death toll rose to six after a body was recovered from a nearby destroyed home. Local officials reported significant damage, citing that approximately 20 houses were completely destroyed and another 70 suffered partial damage. The fire was extinguished after several hours of efforts involving over ten firefighting vehicles equipped with foam-based suppression systems. Reports indicate that gas was leaking from one of the tanker valves prior to the explosion, prompting evacuations in the area. However, leakage from the tanker continued, and area residents were advised to remain away due to safety concerns. The police identified the location as an illegal LPG refilling warehouse where the explosion took place during the transfer of gas from a large tanker to smaller tanks and cylinders. The authorities stated that the large tanker was allegedly carrying smuggled LPG, and multiple other tankers were destroyed in the blast. An emergency has been declared at Nishtar Hospital for the injured, and precautionary measures, including the suspension of electricity and gas supply, are in effect. Investigations and safety checks are ongoing in the vicinity.