KARACHI: Landslide on huts in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Block-one has killed 13 people including 3 women and 7 children. According to a local newspaper, the incident took place last night when landslide occurred and fell on some huts that were built in a vacant plot in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Block-one. People after the landslide started to call for help from one another in order to search for their beloved ones.
According to details, people were themselves compelled to start operation to save lives that were under debris of landslide. When machinery reached at the site to remove the debris, the operation intensified and ranger officials also took part in order to save the people.
The rescue operation has been complete as all the corpses have been dug out. Rescue workers dug out 13 dead bodies and shifted them to hospital. According to the hospital administration, 13 people including 3 women and 7 children have lost their lives in the incident. The deceased will be sent to their native areas today.
According to police, the initial investigation shows that landslide is a natural disaster however; the element of terrorism cannot be ignored. They said that evidences have been collected and the investigation has been started.