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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

Divya Rao
Divya Rao
News Reporter · Sun, 05 July 2026 at 06:15 pm
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.

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