Gul Plaza Fire: Rescue Ends as Death Toll Reaches 73

The district administration ended search and rescue operations at Gul Plaza on Sunday. The operation concluded on the ninth day after the deadly fire. Meanwhile, rescuers recovered two more bodies from the rubble. As a result, the confirmed death toll rose to 73.

Authorities identified another victim through DNA testing during the final operation phase. So far, officials have identified 23 bodies successfully. However, six people remain missing out of 79 initially reported. Relatives of 55 victims have submitted DNA samples to authorities.

South DC Javed Nabi Khoso announced the building will be sealed on Monday. He said relatives of 13 missing people never contacted authorities or provided DNA. Meanwhile, officials sent data of 30 bodies for government compensation. Soon, bereaved families will receive compensation checks.

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City SSP Arif Aziz confirmed police registered a case on Saturday. So far, police have recorded statements from 10 people, including six guards. Investigators will review DVR footage to uncover key details. Therefore, police aim to expose all causes behind the tragedy.

Earlier, officials ruled out a short circuit as the sole cause. Instead, they launched a comprehensive investigation into the fire. About 40 percent of the building has already collapsed, officials said. Still, rescue teams searched all accessible areas despite extreme danger.