A tragic incident occurred in Swat on Friday when 17 tourists drowned in the Swat River near the Bypass area, amid heavy rain in the region.
According to media reports, the victims, who were visiting the region for sightseeing, reportedly became trapped in the river due to a sudden surge in water flow. Eyewitnesses say the group was unable to escape the rising current and was swept away.
Rescue teams swiftly launched an operation following reports of the incident. So far, four bodies have been recovered, while 3 individuals have been rescued alive.
Authorities have confirmed that a search operation is still underway to locate the remaining missing individuals. Rescue 1122 and other emergency services are actively engaged at the site.
Swat Assistant Commissioner Dr Nida Iqbal said the Swat administration had already imposed Section 144 a week ago, keeping in view the incoming flash floods in the river.
She said seven tourists lost their lives nd their bodies were recovered from the Swat River, while three people have been rescued so far.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rescue 1122 director general said 80 personnel are taking part in the rescue operation to locate the remaining individuals.
