KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced compensation of Rs 2 million (Rs 20 lakh) for the family of each deceased victim following a tragic ambulance oxygen cylinder explosion at the Rural Health Centre (RHC) Dano Dandal in Nagarparkar, District Tharparkar, which claimed eight lives, including three staff members, and left four others injured.
According to an official statement issued by the Sindh Health Department, Chief Minister Sindh announced the financial assistance to support the bereaved families affected by the tragedy.
Under the compensation package, each of the eight deceased victims’ families will receive Rs 2 million, bringing the total announced compensation to Rs 16 million (Rs 1.6 crore).
Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. She assured that the provincial government stands firmly with the affected families and will ensure all necessary support.
The Health Department has constituted a high-level inquiry committee headed by the Director General Health Services Sindh to investigate the incident, determine the exact cause of the reported explosion, identify any negligence or administrative lapses, and fix responsibility.
In an immediate administrative action, the District Support Manager of PPHA has been suspended pending further proceedings under the relevant rules.
The provincial government has also announced that all four injured persons will receive medical treatment entirely at government expense, including at District Headquarters Hospital Mithi and other designated healthcare facilities.
Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho reiterated that accountability would be ensured if negligence or lapses were established during the investigation.
The Sindh Health Department reaffirmed its commitment to providing medical assistance to the injured, supporting the families of the deceased, and ensuring a transparent investigation into the tragic incident.
