PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Elementary & Secondary Education Department has constituted a Fact-Finding Inquiry Committee to probe the tragic roof collapse incident at a private school in Dir Colony, Peshawar.
According to the official notification No. SO(Boards)/E&SED/2-7/PSRA Vol IV dated Peshawar, 15th October, 2026, issued by Section Officer (Board) Zahid Ullah on behalf of Secretary E&SE Department, the committee has been tasked to inquire into the unfortunate incident where the roof of a classroom of a private school, Al-Khair Education System, collapsed, causing death and injuries to students/teachers.
The notification directs the committee to submit its report by today (15th October, 2026). The three-member inquiry committee will consist of Mr. Javid Iqbal, Managing Director KP-PSRA, and Chairman Muhammad Farooq, Deputy Secretary (Primary) E&SE.
According to the TORs mentioned in the notification, the Inquiry Committee will probe the incident in depth and ascertain the facts and circumstances leading to the collapse of the classroom roof in Dir Colony, Peshawar.
Find out the factor causing the incident, whether it erupted due to any negligence, structural deficiency, or any other cause.
It is worth mentioning that at least 28 children and a female teacher died, and over 40 were injured in the collapse this morning. CCPO Peshawar has already arrested the school owner, Khan Muhammad Darvesh, while the Pak Army and Rescue 1122 teams are still engaged in the rescue operation.
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