Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday pledged that the government would compensate those affected by the fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza.
According to details, 20 hours after the fire, CM Murad visited the building affected by the blaze to assess the situation. Speaking to the media, CM Murad said that the government would ensure redress for the losses caused by the incident.
He said that the fire was reported after 10 pm. the previous night, and the first fire tender reached Gul Plaza at 10:27 p.m. Around 58 people are reported missing.
The chief minister said that six people had lost their lives in the fire at Gul Plaza, a three-storey building with a basement and ground floor. The fire spread rapidly, and arrangements for firefighting should ideally be made within the building itself. A full inquiry into the incident will be conducted.
“The Gul Plaza tragedy is a very regrettable event,” he said. “After the Bolton Market incident, traders were provided assistance. Similarly, the government will compensate for the losses caused by the Gul Plaza tragedy. If any negligence is found, action will be taken against those responsible.”
