Death toll in Hyderabad's firecracker factory blast climbs to nine

KARACHI (Dunya News) – The death toll in firecracker factory explosion in Hyderabad has jumped to nine as two more injured, who were under treatment at Civil Hospital Karachi, succumbed to their wounds on Sunday.

According to sources, five critically injured persons were brought to Civil Hospital Karachi where 45-year-old Shiraz and 35-year-old Naeem died on Sunday during treatment.

Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed the concerned authorities to provide best medical facilities to injured workers. He also ordered a complete audit of the factory’s safety measures.

It is pertinent to mention here that Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Hyderabad has ordered a comprehensive crackdown on illegal firecracker warehouses and manufacturing units following a deadly explosion in the city.

According to an official notification, the DC has formed special committees to identify and shut down all unauthorised firecracker warehouses, factories, shops, and LPG filling points operating in violation of safety rules. The committees, comprising Assistant Commissioners, DSPs and SHOs, have been tasked with conducting detailed surveys and launching an immediate crackdown across the district.

The notification states that inspection teams will visit markets, warehouses, and hidden manufacturing sites to compile reports on illegal setups.

Any unit found violating safety standards or operating without approval will be sealed on the spot. Authorities will also confiscate all recovered materials, while strict legal action will be initiated against owners and facilitators involved in running these unlawful businesses.

DC Hyderabad Zain-ul-Abideen has also directed officials to submit weekly progress reports and hold regular review meetings to ensure swift implementation of the crackdown.