KARACHI: The search and rescue operation in Lyari’s Bhagdadi neighbourhood ended on Sunday after nearly three days, with officials confirming that 27 people lost their lives in the tragic building collapse.
“The rescue operation continued for 60 hours and is now complete,” Assistant Commissioner Shehryar Habib told reporters, vowing to kick-start an operation against all buildings declared unfit in the area.
The five-storey residential building had collapsed on Friday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. The last rites of 20 people have been performed as authorities have vowed action against those responsible for the tragic incident.
The incident, though tragic, is not an isolated case, as Karachi has seen a recurring pattern of building collapses over the past several years.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
