ISLAMABAD: A cylinder explosion at a wedding house in Islamabad killed at least five people, including the bride and groom, besides injuring several others.
The incident took place in Sector G-7/2, where wedding celebrations were underway. The explosion caused panic in the area, turning the joyful occasion into a scene of mourning.
Rescue officials and law enforcement agencies rushed to the site after receiving reports of the blast and launched relief operations. The explosion also damaged nearby houses.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner Islamabad confirmed that five bodies and ten injured individuals were recovered from the house. All injured persons were shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities stated that all those trapped have been rescued, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the cylinder explosion.
