Riyadh: Five Pakistani nationals were killed after a gas cylinder exploded in the Manfouha district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to initial reports.
The deceased were all residents of Mansehra district in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. They have been identified as Muhammad Saeed, Abid Hussain, Abdul Rahman, Muhammad Safeer, and Muhammad Rustam.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh expressed profound sorrow over the tragic incident and confirmed that its officials are in continuous contact with Saudi police and other relevant authorities.
In a statement, the embassy said it is closely monitoring the legal procedures required before arrangements are made either to bury the victims in Saudi Arabia or repatriate their bodies to Pakistan, in accordance with the wishes of their families and applicable regulations.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia. Further details regarding the cause of the explosion have not yet been released, and an investigation is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the blast.
