KARACHI: At least seven people, including children, were burnt to death Sunday night in a blaze in the Malang Goth locality of the Karachi’s Baldia Town, Geo News reported, citing security and rescue authorities.
The fire was not an accident but was started by the mother of the deceased children, Gulzara Bibi, who, herself, passed away as well, Sajid — her wounded son — said in a video interview given to the police.
Gulzara Bibi was mentally unfit, Sajid noted, adding that she was receiving medical treatment for the past two years. He said he was sleeping in his room when the blaze enveloped the house.
Of the seven people who died, one was Gulzara Bibi, three were her daughters, and the remaining three were her sons. Four of the deceased died on the spot while three succumbed to their injuries on way to the hospital.
The two wounded people were transferred to the burns ward of the metropolis’ Civil Hospital.
