“My wife and son suffered some burns while escaping, taking them months to recover. “Another son suffered bruises as he tripped while running,” he said, adding that they left only with the clothes they had on. The trauma of the blast continued to linger among the family for weeks after the incident. Abdul Ghani, too, has been living at a rented house for about a year after having spent several weeks at the temporary relief centres opened for victims. In some corners, charred vehicles remain untouched, serving as stark reminders of the blast that changed the neighbourhood.

Source: The Star April 01, 2026 23:29 UTC