Gul Plaza fire inquiry officer requests extension for probe completion

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1. 5 Sep 2026 75% related

   10 outlets

   Police submit charge sheet in Gul Plaza fire case, blame management for negligence

   Most outlets reported that police submitted a charge sheet in the Gul Plaza fire case and held the building or mall management primarily responsible for the incident. Several emphasized the lack of negligence by government agencies like the KMC and fire brigade, while others noted the number of witnesses listed or named specific individuals, such as the administration president. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with variations in the level of detail provided about the legal process and the accused parties.

2. 31 Aug 2026 76% related

   7 outlets · 2 developments

   Judicial inquiry identifies failures in Gul Plaza fire response

   Most outlets reported that the judicial commission found the Gul Plaza management aware of fire safety deficiencies but failed to act. Several also highlighted the conclusion of collective institutional failure or shared negligence, while others noted the blame was spread across multiple factors without a clear resolution. The emphasis on systemic breakdown versus unresolved accountability varied slightly, but the central finding of management inaction was widely covered.