Four friends killed in Eid day road tragedy

Families say victims did not get timely medical care.

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KARACHI:

The Eidul Fitr celebrations turned into a tragedy for the families of four young men who were killed in an accident in Tando Allahyar. The victims, identified as Abdul Ahad, Ali Shah, Sameer, and Adeel, were residents of North Karachi's Sector 11-L and Surjani Town.

The tragedy occurred on the first day of Eidul Fitr when their speeding car lost control and plunged into the Naseer Canal. Local residents rushed to the scene, retrieved the victims from the water, and shifted them to the hospital. However, they were pronounced dead upon arrival.

The bereaved families alleged that a lack of timely medical assistance led to the fatalities. They claimed that despite police mobile vans being present at the scene, an ambulance was called in from Jamshoro rather than a closer facility in Tando Allahyar, causing delays in medical intervention.

Abdul Ahad's father recounted that his son was traveling to Mirpurkhas with friends to visit relatives. Shortly before the accident, Abdul Ahad had called home to inform his family of his expected arrival, but his phone fell silent just 30 minutes later. Police later contacted the family at 9.30pm to inform them of the tragic incident.

Funeral prayers for Abdul Ahad, Ali Shah, and Sameer were offered at Jamia Masjid Makki in North Karachi's Sector 11-L, while Adeel's funeral took place at a mosque near North Karachi UP Morr. The four young men were laid to rest at Muhammad Shah Graveyard, surrounded by family members, relatives, and community members.

Ali Shah was the only son of his parents, while Abdul Ahad had aspired to support his aging parents. The accident has left their families devastated, mourning unfulfilled dreams and an irreparable loss.