The tragic incident at Karachi’s Glowing Plaza has left a trail of devastation, claiming the lives of 20 people, including 20-year-old Ammar, who was set to tie the knot on Eid. His father, shattered by the news, expressed his desperation to find his 21-year-old daughter, who was inside the building when the fire broke out. “I was told there was a short circuit in the building, but I never imagined it would be a fatal one,” he said in an emotional interview with Geo News.
As families waited anxiously outside the building for news of their loved ones, the rescue operation continued, with hopes of finding more bodies. The Sindh government’s Help Desk has registered 70 missing persons, with three more added to the list today. Chief Fire Officer stated that the cooling process is still underway at the Plaza.
In a separate incident, a 24-year-old motorcyclist, Bilal Shah, was shot dead in the Bagh-e-Shah area. The lack of action against the perpetrators has been criticized by the District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad. The court has directed the police to obtain a search warrant from the magistrate and produce the culprits in court by 11 am tomorrow.
In another shocking development, a 24-year-old man, Muhammad Waqar, was brutally assaulted by a security guard, resulting in a fatal heart attack. The Sindh government has announced that it will provide financial assistance to the families of the victims from tomorrow.
The incident has sparked an investigation, with reports suggesting that the fire was not an accident. If evidence of sabotage is found, authorities have vowed to take action. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and announced that the province will provide aid to the affected families.
The incident has also led to a discussion on the lack of preparedness and response in the face of emergencies. The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has been criticized for its slow response to the fire, with many questioning the effectiveness of the city’s emergency services.
As the city mourns the loss of 20 lives, the people of Karachi are left to wonder what could have been done to prevent such a tragedy. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and response in the face of unexpected events.
With the Sindh government promising to provide aid to the affected families, the people of Karachi are left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives. The incident is a stark reminder of the city’s vulnerability to emergencies and the need for improved preparedness and response mechanisms.
