Police have named school owners, shareholders and a contractor in a case concerning a deadly school collapse in Peshawar. The incident in Dir Colony claimed 35 lives, including 33 children and two female teachers. Authorities are investigating alleged construction failures and possible negligence linked to the tragedy.
According to the FIR registered at Agha Mir Jani Police Station, classroom roofs collapsed on two floors. The report alleges that builders used substandard materials during construction. It also states that complaints about deteriorating walls and roofs had previously reached the school owners but received no proper response.
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The school stands on 16 marlas of land owned by Waheed and Javed. According to the FIR, the building was constructed after the land was leased in 2024. The case identifies the contractor responsible for construction alongside the owners and shareholders. An initial report by the deputy commissioner also highlighted concerns about construction materials.
Meanwhile, families in Dir Colony continue mourning the victims as details of the incident emerge. The collapse killed 33 children and two female teachers, leaving the community devastated. Lady Reading Hospital confirmed that all injured victims had recovered sufficiently for discharge following treatment and medical examinations.
Hospital spokesperson Muhammad Asim said the facility received 33 deceased victims and 20 injured people on the day of the collapse. He confirmed that no injured victims from the incident remained under treatment there. The latest update indicated that the injured had been discharged after receiving medical care.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi visited the school and promised action against anyone found responsible. He said investigators would examine possible negligence involving school management and relevant government departments. Kundi also linked the situation to failures in school audits under the previous administration.
The governor announced Rs1 million in financial assistance for each deceased child’s family and Rs200,000 for every injured child. He said authorities would complete the investigation within four days. Kundi stressed that officials would examine everyone’s role and pursue accountability beyond a routine inquiry. The investigation is expected to clarify responsibility for the tragedy.