Karachi: Two more bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in the Golimar area of Karachi on Saturday, leaving 18 dead.news world ahmed
The bodies of nine-month-old infant Haider and three-year-old Yahya were removed from the debris and shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital yesterday morning.current world news
Rescue operations launched after the demolition of residential buildings in Nazimabad Golimar, Karachi's Rizvi Society police station, have been delivered to fresh personnel from various agencies, fearing possible civilian casualties in the rubble. Extreme caution is being taken, while volunteers from various rescue agencies, including the District and City Administration, Pak Army, Sindh Rangers, Police, Fire Brigade, Edhi Foundation and Chheepa Welfare are participating in the operation.
The bodies of 13 persons were recovered from the rubble till late last night. Later this morning, the bodies of two more persons were taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where more than ten women are women. The dead included children.current world news
Since the collapse of the building last afternoon, more than 20 people have been rescued from debris and taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
According to SSP Central Arif Aslam Rao, more people in the wreckage are feared, which is why caution is being taken in the rescue operation. They also say debris is being taken carefully because more buildings around the area are in danger and may have been evacuated in the hope of further damage.
Rescue operations can continue throughout the day. According to police, rescue operations are experiencing difficulties due to narrow streets.
Provincial Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said that strict action would be taken on illegal construction. Right now, all the focus is on rescue operations and evacuation of debris as quickly as possible.