Fire erupts at Gul Plaza due to lighter use: Initial report

Gull Plaza

The initial inquiry report into the Gul Plaza fire revealed startling findings on Friday.

According to sources, the inquiry committee completed the first phase of its investigation and identified several preliminary causes behind the fire incident at Gul Plaza.

The report confirmed that the fire erupted due to the use of a lighter, while investigators continue to collect further details related to Gul Plaza.

Sources said the blaze started inside a flower shop after a lighter was used, adding that authorities have also obtained CCTV footage linked to the Gul Plaza incident.

The inquiry committee briefed the chief minister on the findings of the initial report on Gul Plaza, which includes audio and video evidence along with statements from relevant individuals.

According to sources, the inquiry committee pointed out the absence of a coordinated strategy among rescue agencies while reviewing the Gul Plaza incident.

Authorities will register a case related to Gul Plaza with the state as the complainant, and the FIR will include charges of negligence and irresponsibility.

Also Read, Navy, Rangers, and Police save people’s lives in Gul Plaza incident, says Kamran Tessori

Governor Sindh, Kamran Tessori, said that I was the one who arrived on time after the Gul Plaza incident. He said that he ordered the control of traffic near Gul Plaza, adding that he made the water availability possible for the people.


Kamran Tessori urged Chief Minister Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, to take action against those responsible for this incident. He said MQM did not politicise the incident, though the party knows how to play politics.


Kamran Tessori stated that I called the Pakistan Navy for help. He also mentioned that the Pakistan Navy, Rangers, and police saved the lives of people.