Seven injured in Saddar cylinder explosion

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LAHORE: At least seven people sustained injuries when a gas cylinder exploded in a restaurant on Friday.

According to the details, the explosion occurred at a restaurant in the Gool Charkar area of Saddar. The injured were identified as Liaqat Ali, 20, Arsalan, 30, Dawood, 35, Iqbal, 35 and Amir, 20. The window panes of the restaurant were also shattered due to the intensity of the blast.

Police and rescue teams reached the site of the incident and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital. Officials said the explosion occurred due to the substandard cylinder being used by the restaurant.

Further investigation is underway.