A major accident took place in China on Wednesday night. A large explosion occurred in a restaurant in Yinchuan province here. 31 people died in this accident. While 7 people have been admitted to the hospital. According to a Global Times report, a gas explosion occurred at a barbecue restaurant in Yinchuan, northwest China, on Wednesday night. 31 people have died in this tragedy and seven are undergoing treatment in hospital
Update: 31 people have died and seven are receiving treatment following a gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in Northwest China’s Yinchuan on Wednesday night. https://t.co/MHy6MGPU0K
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) June 22, 2023
Photos published in the Chinese media give an idea of how horrific the explosion was. After the explosion, a fierce fire broke out in the restaurant and nearby shops. It is not yet clear what caused the fire in the restaurant. The Chinese administration has started an investigation into the cause of the fire. So far, 38 people have been rescued.
The explosion occurred ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival in a Muslim-majority area. The area where the incident took place has a large Muslim population. Chinese President Xi Jinping has also expressed grief over the incident and requested to provide first aid to the injured.
Another blunder of China
The blunder of China has come to the fore once again regarding terrorism. China has once again saved a Pakistani terrorist on the international stage. China has blocked India and the US’s proposal to put Army terrorist Sajid Mir on the United Nations’ list of global terrorists. America has put a reward of 5 million dollars on Sajid Mir. In September last year, China blocked the proposal to nominate Mir to the United Nations. Also, China has stopped this proposal. Terrorist Sajid Mir is wanted in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) carried out the attacks by sending terrorists to Mumbai. Meanwhile, terrorists targeted hotels, cafes and railway stations. About 170 people were killed.