Two children killed as roof of Karachi mosque caves in

A water tank placed on the roof caused the latter to fall on those praying in Madina Masjid


Faraz Khan September 20, 2016
A rescue worker looks at the collapsed roof of a mosque in Malir, Karachi due to which at least two children were killed. PHOTO: EXPRESS

KARACHI: At least two children were killed and many others injured when roof of a mosque in Karachi's Malir area caved in on Tuesday.

Reports suggested a water tank placed on the roof caused the latter to fall on those praying in Madina Masjid.

Khokhrapar police said the deceased and victims were shifted to the Jinnah hospital.

Six dead as mosque roof collapses during Friday prayers in Karachi

Rescue efforts underway. PHOTO: EXPRESS

Earlier in June this year, a collapsed metal awning had killed at least six people after Friday prayers at a mosque in Karachi.

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