Karachi, Pakistan – In a devastating turn of events, a fire broke out at Karachi’s Glorious Plaza overnight, resulting in the loss of 28 lives and leaving many more injured. The rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities struggle to bring the situation under control.
According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South, the latest body recovered from the site has been identified as Tanveer Ahmed Khan, a resident of Korangi No. 4. Ahmed was a salesperson at the plaza and had been reported missing. His identity was confirmed through a personal identification card found on his body. This brings the total number of identified bodies to 11.
The rescue operation is a complex task, with 71 people still reported missing. The police have been working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals, with 20 bodies recovered so far. The search operation has been challenging due to the dense fog that has engulfed the area.
Dr. Abid, a medical officer, stated that the rescue efforts are being conducted in a coordinated and organized manner, with a focus on both searching for survivors and clearing the debris. The operation is being carried out with caution, as the risk of further collapse is high.
As the search for the missing individuals continues, the families of the victims have been advised to come forward and provide DNA samples at the civil hospital. The hospital has also treated 30 injured individuals, who have since been discharged.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but the authorities are investigating the matter. The incident has led to a surge in demand for fire safety measures, with the government promising to take immediate action.
The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared the adjacent Rampart Plaza as a high-risk building, following the fire. The Met Office has predicted that the country may experience severe weather conditions due to the Western Disturbance, which could impact the upper regions.
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The government has promised to take immediate action to improve fire safety measures in the country, following the devastating fire at Glorious Plaza. The rescue efforts are ongoing, with many still reported missing and the search for survivors continuing.
