Overview
- The early-morning explosion collapsed a glue-making unit in Malikpur, damaging seven nearby houses and affecting adjoining industrial units.
- Authorities revised initial boiler-blast reports, attributing the incident to a gas leak and stating no boiler was installed at the site.
- Fifteen bodies were recovered from the rubble, while 10 injured people were taken to Allied Hospital and three received first aid and were discharged.
- Rescue 1122 led a large response with more than 20 ambulances and fire tenders under district supervision, and clearance work is underway.
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz sought a report as police leadership directed full support, and the National Trade Union Federation alleged negligence and demanded compensation and free medical care for victims.