The death toll in the tragic incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi has risen to 80 and 86 are still unaccounted for as the rescue operation continues for the sixth day.
The scope of the investigation into the Gul Plaza tragedy has been expanded, and the authorities have decided to conduct chemical examination of the samples of the bodies.
According to rescue officials, fourteen people who died have been identified so far, of whom eight could be identified through DNA tests. Rescue teams have completed the post-mortem of forty-eight people so far, and eighty-six people were reported missing in the incident.
Officials say that there are fears that more bodies may be found in the part of the building where the structure collapsed after a severe fire, which is why the search operation was continued until late at night.
Meanwhile, investigations have also been launched to find out the causes of the tragedy. The real cause of the fire and safety arrangements are being reviewed. Rescue agencies, police and other relevant departments present at the scene are keeping a close watch on the situation.
On the other hand, it has been revealed that the cameras of Gul Plaza and DC South Office are damaged. On the instructions of the Mayor of Karachi, immediate repair of the cameras has been started.
During the rescue and search operation, cash is continuing to be recovered from the rubble of Gul Plaza. According to Chief Fire Officer Humayun Khan, a lot of cash found during the search has been handed over to the relevant institutions.
Talking to the media, a shopkeeper said that money is being recovered from iron drawers and lockers in various shops. A person has also been arrested allegedly while trying to escape with the money.
DC South Javed Khoso said that each and every thing of the victims is a trust. The two dumpers that came out with the rubble of Gul Plaza disappeared but will be found soon, while Additional IG Karachi Azad Khan rejected the news of the disappearance of the two dumpers.
