Gas Cylinder Explosion In Chaman, Balochistan Kills Eight

On February 26, 2026, a tragic gas cylinder explosion in Chaman, Balochistan, resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals, including five children, and left 25 others injured. The incident occurred in the Torpal area of Chaman, where a 20-kilogram gas cylinder exploded while residents were gathered for a lassi distribution event. According to The News Pakistan, police reported that the explosion caused multiple rooms of the house to collapse, leading to significant casualties. "A large number of residents, including children and women, were gathered at a house when the gas cylinder exploded," the report stated, highlighting the chaotic scene that ensued as rescue teams rushed to assist the victims.