11-year-old boy to be tried for Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire that claimed 72 lives
A young boy, aged 11, is set to stand trial in Pakistan following the tragic blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza Shopping Complex this January, which resulted in 72 deaths and the destruction of more than 1,100 businesses. Authorities allege the child started the fire while playing with matches after his father left him in charge of his store. Additionally, the probe revealed significant lapses in fire safety protocols throughout the multi-level building.
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