School Collapse: 35 Killed as PM Shehbaz Orders Probe
News Desk
PESHAWAR: Peshawar’s Dir Colony was overcome with grief as families and residents gathered for the funeral prayers of victims killed in the collapse of a private school building.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a detailed investigation into the tragedy and directed authorities to take strict legal action against those found responsible.
The funeral proceedings were marked by deep sorrow as bereaved families bid farewell to their loved ones. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi attended the collective funeral prayer alongside local dignitaries and a large number of residents who gathered to pay their respects to the victims.
The incident has drawn the attention of the federal government, with the prime minister seeking a comprehensive report from the relevant authorities and directing them to ensure the best possible medical treatment for those injured in the collapse.
PM Shehbaz Calls for Accountability
Following the tragedy, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Governor Faisal Karim Kundi by telephone, expressing his profound grief over the loss of precious lives and offering condolences to the affected families.
The prime minister instructed the authorities to extend all possible support to the bereaved families and ensure that injured individuals receive adequate medical care.
During the conversation, Governor Kundi briefed the prime minister on the incident, informing him that the school owner had been arrested over alleged negligence and that an investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for a thorough and impartial inquiry, directing the authorities to examine every aspect of the incident and ensure that those found culpable face strict legal consequences.
35 Dead, 53 Injured in School Building Collapse
The reported death toll from the disaster stands at 35, including two female teachers and six girls. Another 53 people sustained injuries when the roof of a private school collapsed in Dir Colony, Peshawar.
Rescue teams have completed the operation to recover people trapped beneath the rubble of the three-storey school building, concluding the emergency search and recovery efforts.
With the school owner in custody and an investigation underway, authorities are expected to establish the cause of the collapse and determine whether negligence, structural weaknesses or violations of safety regulations contributed to the tragedy.
The incident has renewed attention on the importance of structural safety in educational institutions, effective inspections and enforcement of building regulations.
As the affected families grieve their losses, the investigation will be crucial in establishing accountability and identifying measures to prevent similar disasters in the future.
