Five Pakistani workers were killed in a tragic explosion caused by a gas cylinder blast in the Manfouha area of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh.
According to initial reports, all of the deceased belonged to Mansehra district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The victims have been identified as Muhammad Saeed, Abid Hussain, Abdul Rahman, Muhammad Safeer, and Muhammad Rustam.
Following the incident, local authorities completed rescue operations and have started legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh expressed deep sorrow and grief over the incident, saying that embassy officials are in continuous contact with Saudi police and other relevant authorities.
According to the embassy’s statement, necessary arrangements will be made regarding the burial of the deceased in Saudi Arabia or the transfer of their bodies to Pakistan after completion of the legal procedures.
The tragic incident has caused deep sorrow among the Pakistani community living in Saudi Arabia, while the families of the victims are mourning their loss.
