Gul Plaza tragedy: Technical team to enter building for final inspection today before sealing it, says DC

Karachi: Deputy Commissioner South Javed Nabi Khoso has said that the search operation at Gul Plaza is nearly complete.

Speaking to a private news channel , the DC stated that a technical team will enter the building for a final inspection today, after which the structure will be sealed. He added that families who are still searching for missing loved ones can continue to contact the authorities.

According to the DC, out of 79 missing persons, the relatives of 13 have not yet provided DNA samples. He further said that data of 30 recovered bodies has been sent to the government so that compensation can be processed for the families.

Meanwhile, SSP City Arif Aziz said that all aspects of negligence will be brought to light. Investigations are underway to determine why doors were not opened even after the fire broke out.

However, out of the 73 people who lost their lives in the Gul Plaza tragedy, 23 have so far been identified.

The deadly fire erupted at Gul Plaza on the night of January 17 last week, completely destroying the building.