KP Govt Announces Rs. 1 Million for Families of Children Killed in Peshawar School Tragedy

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced a financial allocation of Rs. 1 million for each family affected by the tragic collapse of a school in Dir Colony, Peshawar. Additionally, those injured in the incident will receive Rs. 200,000 each. During a visit to the site of the tragedy, Kundi demanded that investigators uncover the individual who issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the building's poor condition during the previous administration.

He vowed to investigate the actions of the school owner and all relevant departments, with punitive measures against anyone found culpable. Kundi expressed outrage over the failure of the previous government to conduct school inspections, contending that official negligence had allowed safety hazards to persist. Regardless of where the breach of duty occurred, he emphasized that accountability would be assigned.

The governor assured that the inquiry would conclude within four days and stressed that the response would extend beyond merely declaring an inquiry committee. He strongly criticized previous reactions to similar incidents, which he deemed to be nothing more than photo opportunities and committee proceedings. The development follows the arrest of school owner Khan Muhammad, who is under investigation for alleged construction deficiencies.

Police have filed a case against the owners, shareholders, and construction contractor. The collapse resulted in the deaths of 30 children and a female teacher, and left 52 people injured. The FIR alleges that the management disregarded prior complaints concerning the deteriorating walls and roofs of the building.