A security guard was killed in an explosion at a house in North Nazimabad, Karachi on Saturday, JEE News reported.
The blast, believed to have been caused by a short circuit, occurred in a house that houses a warehouse and an office for online electronic sales.
According to local authorities, the fire started due to a short circuit in the premises which engulfed the office and warehouse.
Due to the intensity of the fire, the air conditioning (AC) compressor exploded, creating a loud noise.
The blast not only killed the watchman, but also caused a lot of damage to the house.
After the incident, the law enforcement agencies immediately rushed to the spot and immediately called the bomb disposal squad to assess the situation.
Police are currently investigating to find out the exact cause of the blast.
The body of the dead watchman was immediately shifted to Abbasi Hospital.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.