A case has been registered by the State for the deaths of at least 16 labourers who perished in a deadly fire that erupted at a chemical factory in Karachi s Korangi. The case was registered under Section 34 (Acts done by several persons with common intent) and Section 322 (Punishment for qatl-bis-sabab or unintentional murder). The case has been registered against the building s owners, the factory s owners, managers, supervisors and two watchmen for showing utter negligence when it came to providing adequate security to the workers. SBCA officer suspended Three SBCA officers have been suspended, including assistant director, senior building inspector and building inspect.
A fire at a chemical factory in Pakistan s southern port city of Karachi killed at least 15 labourers, police and rescue officials said.At least 15 bodies have been retrieved by rescuers from the factory building engulfed by the fire in the .