Murree death toll rises, rescue operation continues

The Murree death toll has risen. According to Baaghi TV reports, rescue officials have confirmed the mortality rate to be twenty-two with more expected deaths.

According to reports, the death toll is expected to rise as several vehicles were stranded in the extreme cold overnight due to the closure of roads due to snowfall and traffic blockage. In addition, the snow continued to fall throughout the night after which several tourists were confirmed dead or unconscious.

Rescue officials have released details of those killed in the Murree road blockage. Tragic videos of the incident have surfaced showing the bodies of small children in cars. According to rescue officials, an Islamabad policeman and his family were also killed in a snowstorm in Murree. According to the Islamabad Police spokesperson, the ASI of Islamabad Police was stationed at Kohsar police station. There were 7 to 8 people in the policeman’s car. All of them lost their lives due to a lack of help in the snow and cold.

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According to reports, the deceased Police officer belonged to Telagang who along with his wife and five children, lost his life due to the cold weather. ASI Muhammad Naveed was posted at Kohsar Police Station and lived with his family in Islamabad. He had reportedly left for Murree at nine o’clock in the morning. On his way back, his car got stuck in the snow. Arrangements are being made to transport the bodies of Muhammad Naveed, his wife, and five children to his native village Dodiyal.

Among those killed in Murree were 31-year-old Ashfaq son of Younis from Gujranwala and 31-year-old Maroof son of Ashraf from Lahore. One person could not be identified. Muhammad Shehzad son of Ismail, 46, and Mrs. Shehzad Imran, 35, and their two children also died. Muhammad Bilal son of Ghaffar, 21 years old, and Muhammad Bilal Hussain son of Syed Ghous, 24 years old also died.

Murree death toll rises, rescue operation continue | Baaghi TV

Federal Minister Hamad Azhar said that due to heavy snowfall in Murree, the power system has also been disrupted. One Murree City feeder has been restored, while the other two in the city will be restored in about an hour. ISCO (Islamabad Electric Supply Company) staff have been instructed to restore power despite heavy snowfall.

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On the other hand, taking to social networking site Twitter, social media user Hina shared photos of the operation by the Pakistan Army and said, “Balochistan rescue operation for nearly four days, Army helping people trapped in floods and torrential rains. Today the army is helping the people trapped in Murree. But after all this, the army is involved in abusive and sarcastic budget speeches. The champions of democracy are pigs in their own bungalows” [rough translation].

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Earlier, the Pakistan Army personnel reached Murree are busy assisting the civil administration. According to DG ISPR, Murree Division troops are busy evacuating people trapped in traffic. Army engineers also arrived to open the main highways. People are being provided food, water, tea, and other essentials. In addition, the stranded tourists have been provided safe shelter. The young men of FWO are busy opening the road with machinery.

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Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami Pakistan (JUI-F), said that the death of 19 tourists in Murree is a tragedy, the people of Murree should help their Pakistani brothers and sisters.

According to reports, a resolution condemning the deaths of tourists in Murree and Galiyat has been submitted to the Punjab Assembly by Punjab Assembly member Rabia Farooqi. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister, PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the government is unable to help the tourists stranded in Murree. Ministers and officials are posting photos on social media. He added, it is unfortunate that such people are the rulers of the country. The deaths of tourists in Murree are regrettable. In Murree, locals are helping tourists. The meteorological department had recorded the record snowfall a week ago. The incompetence can no longer be hidden with lies. This is your negligence.