Pakistan Industrial Disaster: 17 Killed in Deadly Boiler Explosion at Glue Factory
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A devastating boiler explosion at a glue factory in eastern Pakistan's Punjab province has claimed the lives of at least 17 workers and left seven others seriously injured. The blast occurred on Friday at the industrial facility in Faisalabad, a city in Punjab province, sending shockwaves through the region. Police have arrested the factory's manager and are searching for the owner, who fled the scene immediately after the explosion. The cause of the blast remains unknown, but officials have launched an investigation into the incident. The explosion not only destroyed the factory building but also damaged nearby homes, sparked a fire at the factory, and sent panic rippling through the area. Local officials have expressed concern over poor safety standards in Pakistani industries, which have been a frequent cause of industrial accidents and factory fires. This tragic incident is not an isolated case. In 2024, a similar boiler explosion at a textile mill in Faisalabad left a dozen workers injured. Just last week, a blast at a firecrackers factory in Karachi claimed the lives of four people. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed her condolences and ordered authorities to provide the best possible medical care to the injured workers. The incident is a stark reminder of the need for stricter safety regulations in Pakistan's industrial sector.
