Three young men who were part of a Tableeghi organization visiting Hyderabad drowned in the Phuleli canal on Thursday. Rescue 1122 officials reported that local divers managed to save two of them, while the third remained missing for several hours.
Search Operation and Victim Identification
The spokesman for Rescue 1122 stated that a team of divers continued searching for the missing individual. After an extensive operation, the body was recovered later in the day. The deceased was identified as 16-year-old Ahmed Raza, a resident of Nazimabad Number 4, Karachi.
Incident Details
The incident occurred when the three individuals, who were in Hyderabad for religious activities under the Tableeghi organization, accidentally fell into the canal. Witnesses alerted the rescue services, prompting an immediate response. Two of the victims were pulled out alive by local divers before the rescue team arrived.
The rescue operation involved multiple divers and took several hours due to the strong currents in the Phuleli canal. The body of Ahmed Raza was found downstream from the spot where the drowning occurred.
Rescue 1122 Response
Rescue 1122 officials confirmed that their team acted promptly and coordinated with local divers. The two rescued individuals were provided first aid and were reported to be in stable condition. They were later released after medical evaluation.
The incident has raised concerns about safety along the canal, particularly for visitors unfamiliar with the area. Authorities have urged people to exercise caution near water bodies.
