Electrician dies in ‘explosion’

Published September 4, 2005

SIALKOT, Sept 3: An electrician died in an ‘explosion’ at his house-cum-workplace in Khanpur Syedaan-Chawinda village, Pasrur tehsil here on Saturday. Reports said Rajab Ali Shah (21) was working at his house when a loud explosion took place, damaging the room and injuring him seriously. No one confirmed that it was a bomb blast. However, the possibility of short-circuit has been ruled out.

Rajab Ali died in Government Allama Iqbal Memorial Hospital.

Sensitive agencies have started investigations with no clue. — Correspondent

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