After the collapse of a five-story building in Lyari that killed at least 23 people, the Sindh government is ready to launch a phase operation to evacuate and break down all dangerous structures in the area.
The building, located in the Baghdadi quarter, came down at the beginning of Friday morning. It housed six families and each floor allegedly contained three apartments.
Municipal Officer in Lyari Town Municipal Corporation, Hammad ND Khan, told Express Pakinomist That a high-level meeting, chairman of the Sindh Chief Minister, is held on Monday to end the details of the operation.
“The drive begins immediately after approval and will be performed in stages,” he said. “All dangerous buildings will be evacuated and torn. A policy is also being developed to give alternative housing to the displaced people.”
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Khan said that temporary events had been made for the victims in social centers and hotels, but that most families chose to stay with relatives. A few individuals remain in shelters where Lyari TMC delivers food and basic necessities.
The rescue operation is expected to be completed by Sunday. The authorities have also promised to take litigation against those involved in illegal construction practices in the area.
Officials revealed that the collapsed building had been declared unsafe three years ago, but no enforcement measures were taken and the residents continued to live there despite repeated warnings.
Karachi South Deputy Commissioner Javed Khoso said messages had been issued in 2022, 2023 and earlier this year.
Khoso added that of the 107 dangerous buildings identified in the district, 21 are considered very dangerous, with 14 already vacated.
