Gul Plaza fire declared accidental; shopkeeper, 11-year-old son among six nominated as suspects
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- Make us preferred on Google Smoke rises as firefighters spray water to extinguish a massive fire that broke out in the Gul Plaza Shopping Centre building, in Karachi on January 18, 2026.
- According to the investigative report — a copy of which is available with Geo News, the Punjab Forensic Laboratory found no trace of explosive material at the site, ruling out any possibility of sabotage.
- Meanwhile, the police nominated six suspects including a shopkeeper and his 11-year-old son for negligence and dereliction of duty.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Gul Plaza fire declared accidental; shopkeeper, 11-year-old son among six nominated as suspects Fire traced to shop no. 193 where child allegedly lit matches near artificial flowers, states investigative report By Amin Anwar | Published June 29, 2026
Make us preferred on Google Smoke rises as firefighters spray water to extinguish a massive fire that broke out in the Gul Plaza Shopping Centre building, in Karachi on January 18, 2026. — ReutersAll nominated suspects declared absconders by Karachi police.Closed gates prevented people from escaping, finds report. Union president called K-Electric to cut power amid fire.KARACHI: Police have submitted their investigative report and challan to the prosecution in the Gul Plaza fire case, declaring the devastating blaze that claimed 72 lives as accidental, the investigative report confirmed.
According to the investigative report — a copy of which is available with Geo News, the Punjab Forensic Laboratory found no trace of explosive material at the site, ruling out any possibility of sabotage.