PESHAWAR — A heartbreaking incident occurred on Thursday when two women drowned and one remains missing after being swept away by the River Swat near Pul Choki Fishing Hut in Malakand. The incident triggered an immediate response from Rescue 1122 and local relief teams.
Rescue Operations
Local residents, along with Rescue 1122 personnel, retrieved one unconscious woman from the river. After receiving first aid onsite, she was transferred to a nearby medical facility and then moved to DHQ Hospital for further evaluation. Her condition remains undisclosed.
In the Badwan Tarai area, the second woman’s body was recovered. A Rescue 1122 ambulance transported her remains to the hospital for identification and legal procedures. Efforts to locate the third woman continue, with teams thoroughly searching the riverbanks.
Victims from Mardan District
Authorities confirmed that the women belonged to the same family from the Mardan district, visiting Malakand at the time of the incident. Official identification awaits notification of their family.
Coordinated Response from Agencies
District Emergency Officer Nasir Khan has led the deployment of multiple rescue teams. The joint effort includes:
- Rescue 1122 water rescue and medical units
- Civil Defence personnel
- Nizamuddin Rescue Team
- Alkhidmat Foundation volunteers
Ongoing Search Operations
The search for the missing woman extends downriver, where strong currents might have taken her. Rescue operations focus on both the riverbank and are water-based, illustrating the region’s robust emergency management capabilities.
