Gas cylinder explosion kills four in Narowal

NAROWAL: A gas cylinder exploded in a house located in Zafarwal tehsil of Narowal in the wee hours of Wednesday, killing a man, his wife and two daughters.

According to rescue sources, a fire broke out following the explosion that took place due to leakage in a gas cylinder at a three-story house in Zafarwal Chowk, resultantly four people of a family lost their lives.

The victims are identified as Jameel, his wife Sobia, daughters Maham (8) and Huma (12).

Rescue teams have extinguished the fire.