PM seeks CDA report over Bhara Kahu tragedy

Taking notice of Bhara Kahu flyover incident, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman to submit a report in this regard, ordering stern action against the negligent.

In a message, PM Shehbaz expressed condolences with the bereaved families of the labourers. He also prayed for the early recovery of the injured persons in the incident. At least two labourers were killed while three were injured when shuttering of an under-construction Bhara Kahu bypass flyover collapsed early Saturday morning, causing panic among the public.

Rescue teams rushed to the incident site and pulled three labourers out of the rubble. The 5.6km long Bhara Kahu bypass, including a 1km flyover, starts from Murree road at Malpur and culminates on Murree road near the Jugi bus stop from where the flyover begins till the end of the local bazaar towards Murree.