Two women die as van plunges into ravine

Police say cause of accident yet to be ascertained

KOHISTAN:

Two women died and 18 others were injured when a van fell into a deep gorge at Village Qilla of district Kolai Palis.

According to the Rescue 1122 sources, the pickup was carrying more than 20 family members who were going to attend a marriage ceremony, fell into a gorge. As a result, two women died on the spot and 18 others, including women, children, and men, suffered injuries.

Police said that the cause of the accident has yet to be ascertained. Lower Kohistan District Emergency Officer mobilised a medical team along with all available ambulances to the accident site and promptly administered initial medical aid to the injured. Initially, the injured were shifted to the district hospital in Pattan, and after first aid, seriously injured passengers were transferred to Ayub Medical Complex, in Abbottabad.

Community policing

Hazara Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohammad Aijaz Khan, Saturday emphasised the critical role of community policing in crime prevention and security enhancement during his visit to Lower Kohistan.

During his visit, Khan underscored the importance of establishing Police Access Offices (PAOs) in all police stations across Lower Kohistan to ensure public convenience.

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He directed the District Police Officer (DPO) to enhance the facilities at the newly established PAOs in Banked Ronoliya. The visit included inspections of the DPO office, the newly established PAOs in Banked Ronoliya, and the Patan Police Station.

DIG held meetings with police officers and personnel during the tour, commending the professional performance of the Lower Kohistan Police. Addressing the police officers, he emphasised that community policing plays a crucial role in crime prevention and contributes to an overall improvement in security conditions.

He encouraged positive interactions with individuals visiting police offices and stations, making sure that their concerns were addressed respectfully, with legal assistance provided as necessary. He urged police officers to execute their duties professionally, diligently, and diligently.

Emphasising the importance of maintaining ethical standards and adopting a customer-friendly approach, DIG Aijaz Khan stated that successful law enforcement involves making legal protection.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, January 15^th, 2024