Investigation Unveils Disturbing Details: Lack of Safety Measures and Rapid Spread of Fire at RJ Shopping Mall
On Wednesday, Karachi police apprehended five individuals in connection with the fire at RJ Shopping Mall on Rashid Minhas Road last Saturday, which tragically claimed 11 lives.
The arrested individuals include the owners of the software house located in the mall, Imran and Adnan, mall administrators Sultan and Faizan, and security in-charge Abid Shah.
Following the devastating inferno that originated in the software house, a case was registered, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest that the negligence of the mall administration could be a contributing factor.
The First Information Report (FIR) filed at Shah Faisal Police Station pointed fingers at various entities involved in the construction and maintenance of the ill-fated shopping mall.
The inquiry report revealed that the fire broke out at 5 am, swiftly engulfing the entire mall. Panicked individuals trapped inside resorted to using stairs and an electric lift in desperate attempts to escape the inferno.
Tragically, some patrons sustained burn injuries, and several succumbed to the severity of their wounds while undergoing treatment at different hospitals.
An alarming detail from the FIR highlighted the apparent absence of firefighting equipment within the mall premises. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the incident and address any lapses in safety measures.
