Injured minor dies en route to Abbottabad

The grieving family staged a protest, questioning the government's annual expenditure on the centre

Our Correspondent February 12, 2026 Less than a minute read

WWF Deputy Director says BTC has a capacity of 40 beds for Trauma cases while 20 beds for burn patients. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE

HARIPUR:

A nine-year-old boy died after being referred from the Haripur Trauma Centre due to lack of facilities, prompting protests from his family and local traders.

The son of a local jeweller fell from a roof and sustained serious injuries. He was immediately shifted to the trauma centre in Haripur. Due to inadequate facilities, he was referred to Abbottabad but succumbed to his injuries.

The grieving family staged a protest, questioning the government's annual expenditure on the centre.

Office-bearers of the All Traders Association told local journalists that it was unfortunate that the central health facility lacked basic services, and that people were losing loved ones due to the absence of emergency care.