PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has announced financial assistance for the families of the children who lost their lives, as well as for those injured, in the tragic incident involving the collapse of a private school roof in the Dir Colony area of Peshawar.
Speaking to the media, Faisal Karim Kundi stated that the families of each child who died in the incident will receive 1 million rupees (10 lakh rupees), while those injured will be provided with 200,000 rupees (2 lakh rupees) each.
According to the Governor, investigative committees have been established to determine the causes of the roof collapse and to identify those responsible. Instructions have been issued to submit an inquiry report within four days.
Faisal Karim Kundi stated that the investigation will identify not only those responsible for the incident but also the relevant officials who issued the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the school. He emphasized that there will be no compromise regarding the lives and safety of the children.
The Governor also indicated that a structural audit of government school buildings across the province will be conducted to assess the integrity of these educational facilities and ensure the safety of the students.
Following the incident, the issue of the safety of educational institution buildings has gained significant importance, alongside the ongoing relief efforts and investigations. The upcoming inquiry report is expected to reveal the causes of the accident and identify those held responsible.
