Karachi’s devastating blaze has claimed the lives of 61 people, with 20 bodies remaining unidentified. The inferno, which swept through the Mezzanine floor of a shopping mall in the upscale neighborhood of Gul Plaza, has left a trail of destruction and chaos.
According to Dr. Samia, a forensic expert at the Karachi police, the DNA samples of the bodies cannot be collected due to the severe damage to the remains. “The bodies are in such a state that even DNA samples cannot be collected,” she said. “The DNA test is not possible, which is making it difficult for the authorities to hand over the remains to the families.”
The Mezzanine floor, where the blaze occurred, was crowded with people, including women and children. The police have confirmed that 30 bodies were recovered from a single Krackery store on the Mezzanine floor, which is a significant development in the investigation.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South, Asad Reza, said that all 30 bodies were found in a Krackery store on the Mezzanine floor, where people had sought refuge to escape the inferno. “The last mobile location of the victims was on the same spot,” he said. “The rescue operation was temporarily halted on the third floor.”
The fire, which is believed to have started in the early hours of the morning, has left many people homeless and without access to basic necessities. The authorities have set up a special committee to investigate the blaze and provide relief to the affected families.
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The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people expressing their shock and grief over the loss of lives. The authorities have promised to investigate the incident and provide justice to the affected families.
