The high British commissioner Jane Marriott has expressed a deep sadness for the collapse of a five -story residential building in Lyari, Karachi, who claimed the life of at least 27 people and wounded another 10.
In a message posted in X, Marriott said it was “deeply sad for the tragic loss of lives in Lyari after the collapse of a residential building” and extended their condolences to the affected families.
He also praised the “brave rescue workers who work tirelessly in extremely difficult conditions.”
Deeply sad for the tragic loss of life in Lyari after the collapse of a residential building. My thoughts are with families and brave rescue workers who have worked tirelessly in the most difficult conditions.
– Jane Marriott (@janemarriottuk) July 6, 2025
The tragedy occurred on July 4 in the Baghdadi area of Lyari when the ruin building suddenly fell. The initial police reports suggest that up to 100 residents lived there at that time, many of them women and several of the Hindu community.
The high police officer Arif Aziz told AFP that the collapse of the building was suddenly attributed to structural weaknesses. Meanwhile, the official of the district government Javed Nabi Khoso revealed that the authorities had issued eviction notices in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
“We do not want to impose our orders by force. We work in phases and send them notices … they did not take the notices seriously,” he said.
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However, Imran Khaskheli, an owner and resident by observing rescue efforts, the claim rejected. “Do you think we are out of our senses to stay in an insecure building with our families?” He questioned.
Following the collapse, the Control Authority of Buildings of Sindh (SBCA) registered a case at the Kalri police station against the builder and an unidentified contractor. The FIR alleges the use of lower quality materials and illegal construction practices, endangering the lives of residents and requires the sealing of the building.
The attached commissioner South announced that if any government officials are considered complicit, legal procedures will follow. He also assured the support to the victims to recover financial losses from the builder.
The authorities have identified more than 50 buildings in Lyari as structurally insecure, with six already evacuated from the incident, according to Khoso. The tragedy has once again highlighted long -standing concerns about illegal construction and lax application in the disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city.
