Two WASA workers die during sewer cleaning

LODHRAN:

Two Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) workers died after being exposed to toxic gases while cleaning a sewer line in the Jalalpur Mor area of Lodhran, prompting police to register a criminal case against three officials, including the WASA Managing Director.

The deceased workers were identified as sewermen Waseem Masih and Ikram Dogar, who reportedly entered a manhole to carry out cleaning operations when they were overcome by toxic fumes.

Final rites of the two workers were offered separately in Lodhran and Adda Bahmani Wala, drawing large numbers of residents, government officials, colleagues and community members who expressed grief and solidarity with the bereaved families.

Following the incident, City Police Station Lodhran registered FIR No. 893/26 under Section 322 of the Pakistan Penal Code.