Drowning Incident at Karora Hydropower Project
A young man drowned in the reservoir of the Karora Hydropower Project in the Shah Pur Koz Kana area of Shangla on Thursday, despite efforts by Rescue 1122 to save his life, officials confirmed. Rescue 1122 reported that emergency teams were dispatched immediately after receiving reports of the incident. With the assistance of local residents, rescuers recovered the victim from the water and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency treatments, but he could not be revived.
Body Handed Over to Family After Formalities
The body was later shifted to the Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Karora, where necessary medico-legal formalities were completed before it was handed over to the family.
Local Protest Over Inadequate Safety Measures
The incident triggered a protest by local residents, who alleged that inadequate safety measures at the Karora Hydropower Project had contributed to the tragedy. Protesters claimed the reservoir lacked sufficient protective fencing, safety barriers, and warning signs. They urged the project management and relevant government authorities to install appropriate safeguards to prevent similar incidents. They also called for immediate measures to improve public safety around the reservoir.
Rescue 1122 Urges Caution During Monsoon
Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 urged the public to exercise caution during the monsoon season and avoid unnecessary visits to dams, rivers, canals, and other deep-water bodies. The rescue service also advised parents to ensure children remain away from potentially dangerous water bodies.
