Eight of a family die in rocket explosion in Kandhkot

Eight people, including a child, were killed while six others were injured when a rocket exploded at a house in katcha area of Shah Ali Sabzoi near Kandhkot in Sindh, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

Sources told 24News TV that fear and panic has spread in the area following the horrible incident.

The sources added that the bodies were later shifted to hospital.

Rangers and police personnel have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation into the incident.

All the deceased belonged to one family. The dead also included women and children.

Reporter: Salim Meerani