DASKA-SWAT: The bodies of eight family members who perished in Swat’s devastating floods have been returned to their hometown of Muhammad Pur in Daska, Punjab. Heartbroken relatives and neighbors gathered as the victims – including four young daughters of Mohsin Ghauri – were brought home for burial. Two family members remain missing after flash floods swept away 10 picnickers along the Swat River.
The tragedy unfolded when Ghauri’s family, enjoying a riverside picnic, were caught by sudden surging waters. Local residents joined rescue teams in a desperate search, recovering eight victims while the hunt continues for two still missing.
The incident has plunged Daska into mourning, with the community rallying around the grieving family. The disaster has sparked urgent calls for better river safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.
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According to rescue Swat 1122, so far, nine bodies have been recovered from the floodwaters, while five people—including three tourists from Punjab and two from Mardan—remain missing.
Rescue efforts were suspended late Friday night due to dangerous water flow and darkness but will resume in the morning. Authorities warned people to stay away from the river, as currents remain dangerously strong.
Short after the incident KP Chief Minister’s Inspection Team has been directed to conduct a formal inquiry.
Initially, Assistant Commissioner Babuzai was suspended for a slow response. Assistant Commissioner Khawaza Khela was also suspended for failing to provide timely advance warnings.
The ADC Relief was suspended for not making prior arrangements, and a decision was made to immediately suspend the district in-charge of Rescue 1122 as well.
KP government has placed all the districts administrations on high alert amid rising level of water flow in the rivers and human losses in the Swat district on Friday.
