Islamabad authorities have constituted an eight-member inquiry committee to investigate the H-9 Bazaar incident, assess damages, review emergency response measures, and submit findings within three days.
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Islamabad have launched a high-level investigation into the recent incident at H-9 Bazaar, forming an eight-member committee tasked with determining the cause of the event and evaluating the response of emergency services.
According to an official notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner’s Office on June 23, 2026, the committee has been directed to submit its findings within three days. The inquiry team is headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner General of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and includes representatives from the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, Islamabad Police, Rescue and Emergency Services, Capital Development Authority (CDA), Civil Defense, and district administration.
The committee’s mandate includes reviewing the response time of rescue services, identifying the cause of the fire and factors that contributed to its spread, assessing the extent of losses, and recommending ways to safely operate unaffected portions of the market. The panel will also provide any additional recommendations deemed necessary.
Officials said copies of the notification have been forwarded to senior authorities, including the Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, and Inspector General of Islamabad Police. As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been ordered to remain deployed at H-9 Sunday Bazaar until the committee completes its inspection.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad has been instructed to keep Disaster Management Authority staff present at the site for the next 48 hours to support ongoing monitoring and recovery efforts.
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