An explosion flattened a gas cylinder filling shop and badly damaged two adjacent outlets in Mithakhel Bazaar in Karak on Friday night.
Police officials said as the incident took place late night there was no loss of life. Soon after the incident, personnel of Rescue 1122 reached the spot and removed the rubble to salvage the goods.
Local traders demanded of the government to extend financial help to the affected shopkeepers, saying gas filling shops should be established in separate areas to minimise damage in case of any explosion in future.
