Peshawar School Collapse: FIR Registered, Aid Announced

An FIR has been registered at Agha Mir Jani Police Station over the school roof collapse in Dir Colony, Peshawar. It names the contractor responsible for the construction, along with the school owners and shareholders. The FIR alleges that substandard materials were used to build the school and that earlier complaints about the condition of its walls and roofs were not acted on. An initial report by the deputy commissioner also pointed to the use of substandard construction materials.

Governor’s Announcements

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi visited the school on Friday, October 16, and made these announcements:

• Financial assistance: Rs1 million for the family of each deceased child and Rs200,000 for each injured child.

• Investigation: The inquiry will be completed within four days and will examine the responsibilities of everyone connected to the school, from the owners to the relevant government departments.

• Accountability: Anyone found responsible for negligence will be punished. He said the government will not limit itself to a routine inquiry.

Medical Care

Lady Reading Hospital’s administration said all injured patients brought in after the incident have recovered sufficiently and been discharged, and none remain under treatment.