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11-Year-Old to Face Trial for Karachi Shopping Plaza Fire

An 11-year-old boy will face trial in Pakistan for allegedly igniting a shopping plaza fire in Karachi that killed 72 people. He has been named as an accused in the chargesheet for the Gul Plaza blaze.

5 Jul, 06:17 — 5 Jul, 13:40
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual18d ago

11-year-old named accused in chargesheet over blaze that killed 72 in Karachi

A tragic fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping centre, claiming 72 lives, has seen an 11-year-old boy named as an accused. Police allege he was playing with matchsticks when the blaze began. His father and four management committee members also face trial for negligence and failing to enforce safety measures. The building reportedly lacked crucial fire safety systems, exacerbating the disaster.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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ndtvMostly Factual17d ago

Boy, 11, To Face Trial For Shopping Plaza Fire Which Killed 72 In Pakistan

An 11-year-old boy will stand trial after being named as an accused in the chargesheet filed by police related to the fire incident that killed 72 people at a shopping complex in Pakistan's Karachi in January.

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DawnMostly Factual18d ago

11-year-old to face trial for igniting Gul Plaza fire in Karachi

• Another prosecutor greenlights IO to file charge sheet in court without including judicial commission’s report • Four members of shopping plaza’s management committee and owner of artificial flower shop will also face trial KARACHI: An 11-year-old boy is set to be tried in a court of law for igniting a fire at the Gul Plaza Shopping Centre on Jan 17 that resulted in the deaths of 72 persons. This was stated in a charge sheet filed in court by the investigating officer of the Gul Plaza fire ...

By none@none.com (Ishaq Tanoli)

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