US EditionBlast reported inside Pakistan Supreme Court in Islamabad, casualties feared
The gas leak had persisted for days before causing the explosion during AC repairs, injuring 12 staff members, including two in critical condition, officials said.
- On Tuesday, a gas cylinder exploded in the Supreme Court basement canteen while Justices Ali Baqar Najafi and Shahzad Malik were hearing a case.
- Experts linked the explosion to a prolonged leak during maintenance work, with Islamabad Inspector General of Police Ali Nasir Rizvi saying the gas leaked in the canteen for several days and ignited during repairs on the central air-conditioning system.
- Mostly technicians and maintenance staff were injured and rushed to hospitals; three went to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital, nine to Polyclinic hospital, and two individuals in critical condition include an AC technician with burns covering 80% of his body.
- Courtroom number 6 sustained major damage, prompting evacuations as lawyers, judges, and court staff rushed out; the Supreme Court suspended hearings while security forces and rescue teams secured the building.
- The incident has prompted broader questions about safety standards in public institutions as social media video showed structural damage and widespread panic on lower floors.
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Gas cylinder explosion in Pakistan Supreme Court injures 12, courtroom severely damaged
At least 12 people were injured on Tuesday after a gas cylinder exploded in the basement of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, triggering panic across the top court building. The blast occurred during repair work on the central air-conditioning system, according to SAMAA TV. The explosion caused chaos as lawyers, judges, and court staff rushed out of the building for safety. Courtroom number 6 reportedly suffered major damage from the impact of the …
Blast reported inside Pakistan Supreme Court in Islamabad, casualties feared
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Gas cylinder explodes in SC basement
A gas cylinder has exploded in the basement cafeteria of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, causing the building to shake. Four people were injured and were immediately shifted to the hospital for medical treatment. Following the blast, lawyers and court staff evacuated the building and moved to open areas outside. Rescue operations are underway to provide immediate assistance to the injured. Islamabad Inspector General Ali Nasir Rizvi has also reac…
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