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Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) issued a clarification on Wednesday after a lawsuit was filed against it, following a gas explosion at Karachi’s residential premises that resulted in the death of a husband and wife and burn injuries to their children. In a statement, the SSGC said that under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855, two separate suits were filed in the civil court of Karachi, seeking recovery of damages amounting to Rs50 million. “The claims arose from an unfortunate incident in which a gas explosion at a residential premises resulted in the death of a husband and wife and burn injuries to their children,” it said. READ MORE: At least 16 killed in Karachi gas compressor blast It added that while contesting these cases, the company had emphasized its fundamental position that no gas connection had ever been provided at the said premises. “Therefore, if the company had not supplied gas to the location, how could it be held responsible for any alleged leakage? The learned court, however, allowed the claim and held Sui Southern liable for negligence.” The company said that it will exercise its right and will soon file an appeal against these decisions in the district court.
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