LAHORE – The funeral prayer of three children that had died due to an unfortunate fire incident has been offered in Shadbagh Scheme 2 Park Lahore.
A huge number of people along with a Local MPA attended the prayer. The funeral prayer of 3 children is yet to be offered whose bodies are still in the hospital.
According to initial details, short-circuit caused the fire to erupt in a residential building in Shadbagh, Sher Shah Road. The blaze then engulfed the room in which the six children were sleeping.
The siblings included three boys and three girls namely: Zain, Azan, Aizan, Minahil, Dua, and Umnia. Amongst the six Azan and Aizan were twins, both being one and a half years old.
The fire brigade was called in which managed to control the fire, but could not save the children. It was not immediately clear what caused the children to die.
Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has taken the notice of the issue and has set up team for investigation. He has also announced monetary compensation for the grieved family.