PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has ordered a 15-day investigation into the Peshawar school roof collapse that killed 32 children and two teachers in Dir Colony. He has also announced financial assistance for victims’ families and injured children.
During a visit to the affected school, Kundi expressed deep grief over the deaths and pledged strict legal action against those responsible. He said the investigation would determine accountability within 15 days and accelerate legal proceedings.
The governor said authorities would take action against the arrested school owner, his associates, and officials responsible for issuing the school’s no-objection certificate (NOC).
KP Government Orders School Safety Audit
Kundi announced an audit of all public and private schools across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to identify unsafe buildings and institutions that failed to meet required standards.
He said authorities would seal schools operating in structurally unsafe buildings or failing to comply with applicable safety requirements.
The province-wide audit aims to identify potential risks and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Compensation Announced for Peshawar School Tragedy Victims
The governor announced financial assistance of 1 million rupees for each family of a person killed in the school roof collapse. He also announced 300,000 rupees for each injured child.
Kundi vowed that authorities would not spare anyone found responsible for endangering children’s lives or engaging in corruption.
He stressed the need for accountability and effective enforcement of school safety standards to protect students across the province.
