Families of children killed in Peshawar school roof collapse demand justice
The families of children killed in a roof collapse in Peshawar’s Afridi Abad area called for “justice” on Friday, the day after more than 30 people, including students and a female teacher, were killed in the incident . “The parents of all these children must receive justice,” tailor Muhammad Wahab, who lost his 11-year-old nephew Hammad in the accident, told AFP . “I appeal to our rulers,” he…
The families of children who lost their lives in a roof collapse at a school in Peshawar’s Afridi Abad area have demanded justice, as mourners gathered outside the school to pay their respects. Over 30 individuals, including students and a female teacher, perished in the incident. Tailor Muhammad Wahab, whose 11-year-old nephew Hammad died in the tragedy, appealed to the authorities for justice, stating that Hammad had been performing well in school before the accident.
Dozens of people attended the memorial, with some showing photographs of their deceased children. A fact-finding committee was established to investigate the incident, with a deadline of seven days to submit a report. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi vowed that those responsible for negligence would be held accountable, and legal action would be taken within 15 days.
Compensation of Rs1 million per bereaved family and Rs300,000 for each injured person was announced. The school owner has been arrested, and further actions will be taken against other involved parties. The governor also requested citizens to share videos of poorly maintained schools, leading to an inspection team being dispatched to Mardan’s Gumbat village.
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