A gas leak at Bahawalpur Islamia University led to a huge explosion that collapsed the Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies building without igniting a fire. Rescue teams quickly arrived and rescued seven individuals from the rubble.

Among the injured was Ashfaq, a student who suffered severe burns over 80 percent of his body and was urgently transferred to the Multan Burn Center for specialized treatment. His condition remains critical, with medical professionals working tirelessly to stabilize him.

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Dr. Shazia Anjum explained that the explosion resulted from accumulated gas pressure after a leak, which ignited and caused the building to collapse. She noted that the building did not catch fire because the materials inside did not ignite, thus limiting additional damage. Dr. Javed clarified that the explosion was caused by a minor gas leak, not related to chemicals or cylinders.

Bahawalpur Deputy Commissioner Zaheer Anwar visited the site and confirmed that forensic teams will investigate to determine the precise cause of the explosion. He mentioned that the severely burned student’s condition would be reviewed to establish if the burns were due to fire or chemicals.

The incident has deeply impacted the Bahawalpur Islamia University community, and steps are being taken to prevent similar accidents in the future.