KARACHI: At least 33 people, including women and children, are still missing following a massive fire that engulfed Gul Plaza, a major shopping center on M.A. Jinnah Road, according to ARY News on Sunday.
Families of the missing have been approaching the district administration to register details of their loved ones. Authorities fear that some individuals may still be trapped beneath the rubble.
The Sindh government has instructed rescue and firefighting teams to intensify search operations to locate anyone possibly stuck inside the damaged structure. Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah has personally contacted the Karachi Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of South District, directing them to ensure all missing persons are traced.
To assist the public, the provincial government has set up emergency helplines to respond to inquiries related to the tragic incident. The South Zone Police have also launched a dedicated helpline following orders from provincial authorities.
Citizens can report information or lodge missing-person complaints by contacting the Deputy Commissioner South at 0313-5048048, 021-99206372, or 021-99205625. The same numbers can be used to share details regarding untraced individuals.
Additionally, the South Zone Police have provided separate contact numbers—021-99205670, 021-99201196, and 021-99205691—for reporting information about victims or missing persons linked to the fire.
DIG South has assured the public that police will respond promptly to all information received.
