Summary
- Police in Karachi have completed their investigation into the deadly Gul Plaza fire and submitted the charge sheet to the prosecution department.
- According to officials, the prosecution department directed the investigating officer to revise the charge sheet and attach the report prepared by the judicial commission.
- Authorities are expected to continue gathering evidence and address the prosecution’s concerns before filing the revised charge sheet in court.
Police in Karachi have completed their investigation into the deadly Gul Plaza fire and submitted the charge sheet to the prosecution department. However, prosecutors returned the report and raised several objections, asking investigators to provide additional evidence.
According to officials, the prosecution department directed the investigating officer to revise the charge sheet and attach the report prepared by the judicial commission. Prosecutors also pointed out that investigators had failed to obtain CCTV footage from cameras installed around Gul Plaza and in nearby buildings. They instructed police to collect and include the video evidence before resubmitting the case.
The tragic fire broke out at Gul Plaza on January 17, 2026, claiming the lives of more than 70 people. The incident shocked the city and sparked widespread concerns over fire safety measures, emergency response systems, and building regulations in commercial areas.
Authorities are expected to continue gathering evidence and address the prosecution’s concerns before filing the revised charge sheet in court.
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