A tragic incident shocked residents of Kabirwala after four members of one family died from toxic generator fumes. The victims included a husband, his wife, and their two young children. Police and rescue officials confirmed the deaths on Friday morning.
The incident happened in Ada Balochan, an area under Nawan Police Station in Khanewal district. The family had turned on a generator during a power outage. Officials said the machine kept running while the family slept inside the house.
The room had no proper ventilation. Smoke and carbon monoxide filled the closed space. The poisonous gas caused suffocation during the night. All four family members died before help could arrive.
Rescue teams reached the house after neighbors raised an alarm. They found the family unconscious in the same room. Doctors later confirmed that all four were already dead.
Police identified the victims as Muhammad Asif, aged 30, his wife Nadia Bibi, aged 24, and their sons Muhammad Azim, aged 8, and Daniyal, aged 4. Neighbors said Asif sold milk in the local market. He had turned on the generator to keep milk fresh during load-shedding.
This tragedy in Kabirwala has raised serious concerns about indoor generator use. Many homes in Punjab depend on generators due to frequent power cuts. Experts warn that running generators indoors is extremely dangerous.
Carbon monoxide has no color and no smell. People often fail to notice its presence. Long exposure can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, and death. Health officials say even a short time in a closed space can be fatal.
Police started an investigation to confirm the exact cause of death. Initial findings point to suffocation from carbon monoxide poisoning. Officials said they will complete legal formalities after post-mortem reports.
Residents expressed deep grief over the loss. Many gathered outside the house to offer condolences. Community elders urged people to follow safety rules while using generators.
Authorities again warned citizens to never operate generators inside rooms. They advised keeping machines outdoors and away from windows and doors. Proper ventilation can save lives.
The Kabirwala incident comes a day after another tragedy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Charsadda district, a gas cylinder exploded inside the house. Two children died on the spot. Their father suffered serious burn injuries.
Officials said the blast happened in the Tariqabad area of Utman Zai. The force of the explosion collapsed part of the house. Rescue workers shifted the injured man to a nearby hospital. You may also want to read our news on the Sewage Pit Tragedy in Rawalpindi, where a 5-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an open drain.
Such incidents highlight the dangers linked to unsafe fuel use at home. Experts urge families to follow safety guidelines during power outages and winter months.
The Kabirwala tragedy serves as a painful reminder. Simple mistakes can lead to deadly results. Authorities plan to run awareness campaigns to prevent similar accidents in the future.
