DERA GHAZI KHAN: In Taunsa Sharif city, three people—including a child—died after slipping into a manhole close to Tub Road.
According to reports, two villagers named Ghulam Farid and Amanullah entered the manhole to save a toddler named Noman who had fallen inadvertently but was not able to escape.
The three bodies have been moved by Rescue 1122 to the hospital at the Taunsa Sharif tehsil headquarters. According to others, the manhole lids were opened by surrounding landlords so they could irrigate their crops.
The illegal practice of using toxic sewage water for irrigation was brought to the attention of the administration by local residents on multiple occasions. However, the administration did not take any action against the responsible farmers or landlords. Three deaths have been reported, and Commissioner DG Khan Division Dr. Nasir Mahmood Bashir has directed the DC to visit the scene.
In DG Khan, using sewage water for irrigation is standard procedure. Gaddai Union Council farmers have long been irrigating their land with sewage water.
WOMEN PROTECTION: In order to implement the Women Protection Act in Dera Ghazi Khan, a district women protection committee will be formed.
Dawn was informed by sources that DPO Syed Ali called a meeting with District Women Protection Officer Soraya Rana at the request of Additional IG Operations Punjab.
The gathering was also attended by female police officers.
In order to implement the Women Protection Act in DG Khan, it was decided to form a district women protection committee in accordance with directives from the Punjab government. This endeavor will be facilitated by the appointment of a focal person. Monthly meetings of the committee will be held under the direction of DSP legal and the district women protection officer.
The police would provide all-encompassing support in situations when women needed help and safety. On the other hand, in cases involving the police, the district women protection officer would see to it that women in need of refuge, legal assistance, and other supports.
The DPO announced that in order to guarantee the successful implementation of the Women Protection Act, the police would collaborate by setting up workshops and increasing awareness.
