KARACHI: The Lyari tragedy has drawn international sympathy and intensified scrutiny over unsafe buildings in Karachi. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott expressed her sorrow on Sunday over the deadly collapse of a five-storey residential building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area that claimed 27 lives and injured 10 others.
UK Envoy Praises Rescue Efforts
In a message posted on X, Marriott conveyed condolences to the affected families and praised the “brave rescue workers” operating under extreme conditions. Her remarks came as local authorities concluded a 50-hour rescue operation at the collapsed site.
Death Toll and Injuries Confirmed
According to the Civil Hospital Karachi, the collapse killed 27 people, including 11 women and a toddler. Among the injured, 10 were treated and discharged, while one woman remains under medical care. Most victims sustained severe head injuries. Many of the deceased were members of the Hindu community.
Read: Another Unsafe Building Declared in Lyari After Collapse Tragedy
SBCA Files Case, Cites Illegal Construction
In the wake of the collapse, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) filed an FIR at Kalri Police Station against the builder and an unidentified contractor. The case alleges the use of poor-quality materials and illegal construction, which led to the building’s collapse. The structure had not been officially approved and was reportedly constructed with no adherence to safety codes.
Official Promises Accountability
Deputy Commissioner South pledged accountability, stating that any government officials found negligent or complicit would face legal action. He also promised financial support for affected families and measures to recover damages from the builder responsible.
Unsafe Buildings in Lyari Under Watch
The tragedy exposed ongoing problems in Lyari and other densely populated areas of Karachi. Authorities have identified over 50 buildings in Lyari alone as hazardous, and six have already been evacuated since the collapse.
The Lyari building collapse has once again underscored the urgent need for strict enforcement of construction regulations in low-income urban areas, where lives remain at risk due to unchecked development.
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