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KOHAT, Jun 01 (APP):The rescue operation for searching the missing people in a boat accident is in progress under the supervision of the district administration Kohat in Indus River near Khushal Garh area of Kohat district.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister on Law Aftab Alam Advocate along with the Chairman Tehsil Gumbat Sajid Iqbal and Ishtiaq Qureshi remained present at the site for the 4th day to review the ongoing rescue operation.
He had continuously been monitoring the operation since day one.
The Minister on this occasion was informed by the District Administration Kohat and Rescue officials that 4 teams of 1122, a team of Pakistan Army SSG and a team of special divers from Tarbela Dam are participating in the joint rescue operation. On the 4th day also, the operation continued from 6 am to 6 pm but not yet prove fruitful.
Rescue teams and relatives have demanded the provision of two more boats, describing the existing boats as insufficient for rescue operations.
The minister assured all possible support to make the rescue operation a success.