KARACHI: Three women were found dead inside a house in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 1 on Sunday, while a man was recovered in an unconscious state, police and rescue officials said.
Initial observations suggested the deaths may have occurred due to suffocation from a suspected gas leak, according to a police statement. However, investigators said all possible angles were being examined.
SSP East said the victims were a mother, her daughter, and daughter-in-law, adding that the family’s young son alerted police after discovering the situation. The official noted that, at first glance, the women appeared to have died after consuming a toxic substance, though no decisive evidence has been found so far.
The head of the household was also present but was reportedly not in a stable mental condition, making initial questioning difficult.
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Police said the exact cause of death will be determined after post-mortem examinations. The family had recently relocated to Gulshan-e-Iqbal from Ranchor Line.
Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar took notice of the incident and directed the SSP East to ensure a transparent investigation.
Karachi has reported several gas-related incidents in recent months. In November, a gas leakage explosion in Korangi No 6 left a woman severely injured, who later succumbed to her burns. Later that month, a similar blast occurred in Ranchore Line, injuring a couple and their two daughters.
