Karachi’s Gul Plaza tragedy death toll rises to 31

KARACHI: The death toll in the Gul Plaza incident has risen to 31 as rescue teams continue clearing the debris. Authorities recovered parts of three more bodies, which were immediately transferred to Civil Hospital Karachi.

Officials confirmed that 86 people remain missing, with families still seeking updates from authorities. One more family recently contacted the Deputy Commissioner’s office regarding a missing relative.

Speaking to the media, Karachi Commissioner said the investigation into the Gul Plaza incident has become highly complex, involving multiple angles. He added that responsibility cannot be attributed to a single agency and that the investigation would aim to provide recommendations to the government to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner South, Javed Nabi Khoso, stated that the building cannot be demolished until all missing individuals are accounted for. Once the search is complete, the entire structure will be safely taken down.

Khoso also noted that the adjacent Rumpa Plaza has been temporarily closed, and authorities have requested building plans and other documents from SBCA to ensure safety measures.