Stampede during ration distribution in Karachi takes 11 lives

A stampede during a ration distribution event in the SITE area of Karachi on Friday killed at least 11 people and left dozens injured, Aaj News reported.

The ration distribution was taking place at a cloth dyeing factory near Naurus Chowrangi when chaos ensued as people rushed to get their share, causing a stampede.

The deceased include eight women and three children, the rescue officials said.

Eight dead bodies were brought to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, while two others were brought to Civil Hospital.

The rescue workers said they found several people injured and rushed them to the nearest hospitals for treatment.

Upon receiving the news, the police rushed to manage the situation.

The police said that the nearby police station was not informed about the ration distribution activity, due to which there was no security.

Govt announces Rs0.5 million for victims

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed grief over the loss of human lives and announced Rs0.5 million for families of stampede victims.

Earlier, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori took notice of the incident and sought a report of the incident from the Karachi Commissioner.

Sindh Information Minister also expressed grief over the unfortunate incident and urged philanthropists to inform the Police for security before such events to avoid any untoward incidents in the future.