PESHAWAR: A 10-year-old boy, Abdul Baseer, who was the only son of his parents and was born after 21 years of waiting, has died in a tragic school roof collapse in Peshawar, leaving his family devastated.
According to Express News, Abdul Baseer was the only child of his parents and was raised with immense love and care. Described as an affectionate and well-mannered boy, he was the centre of his parents’ world.
His death has plunged the family into profound grief, while relatives and loved ones are also struggling to come to terms with the loss.
Parents Devastated by Loss of Their Only Child
Abdul Baseer was born after his parents had waited 21 years for a child. His sudden death has left them heartbroken, with memories of their beloved son bringing tears to their eyes.
His father recalled that whenever he returned home, Baseer would run to him and embrace him affectionately.
The family had cherished the boy as their only child, making his loss particularly painful for his parents.
Friends Also Among the Victims
The tragic school incident also claimed the lives of some of Abdul Baseer’s friends, deepening the sorrow among families and residents of the area.
An atmosphere of mourning has prevailed in the neighbourhood, with residents expressing grief over the loss of young lives in the incident.
The death of the 10-year-old has highlighted the profound human cost of the tragedy, as a family that waited more than two decades for a child now faces life without their beloved son.
Dir Colony School Tragedy: Compensation Cheques Distributed
Meanwhile, the Peshawar district administration has distributed compensation cheques worth Rs21 million among the families of children killed in the Dir Colony school incident, Deputy Commissioner Dr Afaq Wazir said.
Acting on the instructions of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor, the deputy commissioner spent the day with the grieving families and distributed financial assistance cheques among the parents of the deceased children.
Relevant government officials and revenue department representatives were also present during the distribution of the cheques.
According to the deputy commissioner, families who travelled to other districts to bury their loved ones will receive their compensation cheques upon returning.
Financial Assistance for Injured Children
Meanwhile, teams from the district administration are verifying lists of children injured in the incident to ensure that financial assistance reaches all affected children.
The administration aims to provide compensation to the injured children within one day, according to the statement.
According to Dr Afaq Wazir, the Peshawar district administration was there to support the affected families through this tough period and would keep moving forward in helping them.
He condoled with the families of the deceased children and wished them the best spot in heaven for their deceased loved ones and patience for their parents and other relatives.
The district administration has once again affirmed that it will continue to help the families affected by this sad incident.
