The city of Karachi grapples with an escalating crisis as the number of unidentified bodies discovered across various locales reached 22 on Tuesday. The latest grim discovery was made by dedicated volunteers of the Chhipa Welfare Association, who unearthed five additional corpses today.
According to a spokesperson from the Chhipa Welfare Association, the bodies were recovered from different parts of Karachi. "Three of the deceased appeared to be victims of drug addiction, but none have been identified as of yet," the spokesperson disclosed.
This recent surge brings the total count of unclaimed bodies to 22, highlighting a distressing trend where families have failed to come forward to claim their loved ones.
The Chhipa Welfare Association, renowned for its ambulance services and humanitarian efforts, has been actively involved in managing the aftermath of these tragic discoveries.
The cause of death has been attributed to an ongoing heatwave gripping the city, exacerbating conditions for vulnerable citizens, including drug addicts who are particularly susceptible to such environmental stresses. The situation has prompted a surge in hospital admissions due to heatstroke, further straining the city's medical resources.
Azeem Khan, representing the Edhi Foundation, echoed concerns about the circumstances surrounding the deaths. "Many of the deceased individuals were reportedly under the influence of drugs at the time of their demise," Khan noted yesterday, emphasizing the lethal combination of intense heat and substance abuse.
Authorities and humanitarian organizations continue to grapple with the challenges posed by these mysterious deaths, as efforts to identify and notify the families of the deceased remain ongoing. The situation underscores the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address the vulnerabilities of marginalized communities, particularly during periods of extreme weather conditions.
