Tragedy Strikes Bahawalpur, Drowning Incidents Claim Lives
The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of children in the area and the need for increased awareness and safety measures to prevent such tragedies. The authorities are investigating the kidnapping case and are working to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Two young boys, aged 9 and 12, lost their lives while swimming in a canal in Yazman, Bahawalpur, after their bodies were recovered 1km and 13km away from the spot following a 9-hour search by Rescue 1122.
The incident occurred in the 2-R Dera Nawab Sahib Branch Canal, where the boys had been swimming since the afternoon. Rescue 1122 launched a search operation and found their bodies after a lengthy search. The tragic event has raised concerns about the safety of children in the area, particularly near water bodies.
In a separate incident, a man named Mukhtar Ahmed was kidnapped by katcha gangs in Bahawalpur after being lured with cheap solar plates by a woman. The kidnappers posted a video of him online, pleading with his family to pay the ransom. Police have registered a kidnapping case and are investigating the matter.
Additionally, two minor boys died in separate incidents in Hasilpur. Eight-year-old Asad died when a temporary straw ceiling collapsed on him, while nine-year-old Fahad was hit by a tractor-trolley and died. These incidents highlight the need for increased awareness and safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The people of Bahawalpur are in a state of shock and mourning following these tragic incidents. The authorities are urged to take necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens, particularly children, to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.