Sheikhupura: Boiler Explosion in Factory Claims Six Lives
SHEIKHUPURA: A tragic boiler explosion in a tyre oil extraction factory on Narowal Road claimed the lives of six workers, ARY News reported on Friday.
The incident occurred on December 16 when the boiler exploded while workers were engaged in their tasks. One worker died instantly, and seven others sustained critical injuries. Rescue 1122 teams transported the victims to a hospital, where five more succumbed to severe burn injuries over the next five days, raising the death toll to six.
Deputy Commissioner Shahid Imran Marth revealed that the factory was illegally operating to extract black oil by burning tyres. Following the tragedy, authorities suspended Assistant Enforcement Inspector Safdar and district muharar Muhammad Asghar for their negligence in failing to shut down the illegal factory.
Similar Incident in Karachi
A similar case was reported in Karachi, where two workers lost their lives after a boiler explosion at a factory in Port Qasim. The blast triggered a massive fire, trapping workers inside the facility.
State of Pakistan’s Labor Class
These incidents highlight the challenging conditions faced by Pakistan’s labor force. Despite Labor Day, observed globally on May 1 to honor workers’ rights, many factory workers, carpenters, miners, and daily wage earners continue to face harsh realities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message, urged the wealthy, businessmen, and industrialists to take steps to improve workers’ conditions and ensure their safety.
