Pakistan Tragedy: 14 Children Killed as Tuition Centre Roof Collapses in Lahore
At least 14 children were killed and several others injured on Tuesday when the roof of a private tuition center collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. The incident occurred during afternoon classes in the Kahna Nau area, a southern suburb of the city.
At least 14 children were killed and several others injured on Tuesday when the roof of a private tuition center collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. The incident occurred during afternoon classes in the Kahna Nau area, a southern suburb of the city. According to rescue officials, approximately 30 students were inside the residential building, which was being utilized as a home-based learning facility, when the structure suddenly caved in.
Emergency service Rescue 1122, alongside local volunteers and police, initiated an immediate search-and-rescue operation to extract victims trapped under the heavy debris. Hospital authorities confirmed that 19 children were brought to nearby medical facilities, including the Tehsil Headquarter (THQ) Hospital Kahna. Fourteen of the victims succumbed to their injuries, while at least five others remain under medical care. Medical workers noted that several of the injured children arrived in critical condition. Pakistan Roof Collapse: 12 Members of Family Killed After Roof of Their Mud House Collapses Amidst Heavy Rain (Watch Video).
Initial reports from rescue teams indicated that the roof, supported by T-R girders, suffered a catastrophic structural failure. A portion of the building was reportedly undergoing active construction expansion, with laborers working on-site at the time of the collapse. Lahore Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Operations, Faisal Kamran, confirmed to local media that law enforcement has taken the construction contractor into custody. An official investigation has been launched to determine whether structural defects, poor construction materials, or overloading led to the disaster. Pakistan's Digital Governance Failure Leaves Thousands Stranded as Domicile System Collapses in Rawalpindi.
Tuition Centre Roof Collapses in Lahore
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, issued a statement expressing profound grief over the loss of young lives. The Prime Minister directed provincial authorities to ensure that the surviving victims receive the highest standard of medical treatment. Building collapses are a recurring issue across Pakistan. Industry experts frequently attribute these disasters to a widespread lack of regulatory oversight, substandard building materials, and a disregard for basic safety codes during rapid, low-cost urban construction projects.
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