LYARI (KARACHI): A decades old 5-storey dilapidated batiment (harboring 40 people in its 12 apartments, situated on Fida Hussain Shaika Road in Lea Market area here), collapsed due to rains on Friday (4th July, 2025) claiming lives of 27 people and gravely injuring 12 more.
The collapsed structure happens to be one of the 500 buildings in the Metropolis that had been declared dangerous by concerned authorities. But, having no other place to go, the poor inhabitants continue to reside there, risking their families’ lives.
It is pertinent to mention here that Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) claims it had repeatedly attempted to demolish the structure but due to resistance from the area staff had to leave.
Meanwhile, as a ritual those responsible for the debacle have been suspended after the collapse. Opposition prompted to score points, saying that illegal and sub-standard buildings were constructed under the aegis of SBCA.
They pointed out that due to its lucrative nature, favourites were appointed by Sindh Govt itself. According to Opposition, instead of getting dangerous structures evacuated and demolished, the concerned officers simply issue notices and go back to offices when their palms are greased.
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