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Boat tragedy: Pak Army rescue operation underway at Tanda Dam

Boat tragedy: Pak Army rescue operation underway at Tanda Dam
January 31, 2023 Web Desk

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - The Pakistan Army operation is underway to rescue the people drowned in a boat tragedy at Tanda Dam.

According to the ISPR, Pakistan Army troops along with Rescue 1122 and civil administration have been working constantly for the last 72 hours and have rescued five students alive. Moreover, Pakistan Army engineers and divers of SSG recovered 51 deceased students and teachers from Tanda Dam.

The 5 rescued students have been shifted to Kohat District Headquarters Hospital.

On the other hand, the death toll from the boat tragedy has risen to 51. On the third day, 20 bodies were found. Two days ago, a boat carrying 57 seminary students capsized. Only five could be rescued.