Gas Cylinder Blast Claims Lives of Five Pakistani Nationals in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Five Pakistani nationals were killed in a gas cylinder explosion in the Manfouha district of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, according to media reports.
Initial reports indicate that all five victims belonged to Mansehra district in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Saeed, Abid Hussain, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Safeer, and Muhammad Rustam.
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Pakistan Embassy Coordinates After Riyadh Explosion Kills Five Citizens
The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh expressed deep sorrow over the incident and said it is in constant contact with Saudi police and other relevant authorities. Following the completion of legal formalities, arrangements will be made either to repatriate the bodies to Pakistan or to conduct the burials in Saudi Arabia in consultation with the victims’ families. The tragic incident has left the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia mourning the loss.
