EUROPEAN CASUALTIES

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 129, 3 June 1935, Page 9

EUROPEAN CASUALTIES

FIRE IN INDIAN BAZAAR

PEOPLE IN BUILDINGS

KARACHI, June 1,

While the earthquake news is conflicting, it is stated that 100 British soldiers were killed at Quetta, and many British citizens were admitted to the hospital, and others are missing. The native city in Quetta was razed, with the loss of 90 per cent, of the population.

Official Government of India figures show these casualties: Dead, 72 British and 3000 Indians; injured, 92 British and 1500 Indians; missing, 30 British, but the Indans missing are not estimated.

It appears that the earthquake occurred in the 40-mile valley from Mastung to Quetta.

The latest horror in the earthquake area is an extensive fire which is raging in the Indian bazaar. The flimsy shops and buildings were consumed I like matchwood, hampering the rescue efforts of British and Indian troops. It is believed that hundreds of injured persons were trapped in the buildings and burned to death. Fortunately the railways were only slightly damaged, and an emergency service is operating. MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED. Royal Air Force and private aeroplanes left Karachi with relief workers and comforts. Quetta, being an important frontier centre, was amply provided with food and hospital facilities. The Government of India fears ian appalling death-rolL The meteorc-

logical station at Quetta was destroyed and the chief officers and three children were killed.

The Indian casualties include the Nawab, Sir Shams Shah, and five assistant commissioners of Kalat town. Miri palace is destroyed, but the Khan is safe.

Martial law has been proclaimed in the earthquake area. Water is gushing from fissures, causing flooding.