Peshawar High Court Orders Report on Swat Deaths

Peshawar High Court directed an inquiry committee to submit a report on recent deaths in Swat due to flooding. The committee highlighted lapses by individuals and departments during the flash floods. The court heard petitions related to the incident and ordered an impartial operation to remove encroachments along the Swat River. The committee aims to identify negligence and recommend safety measures to prevent future incidents.

Government officials and petitioners presented their views during the hearing. The committee, chaired by Khayyam Hassan, includes members from different departments to investigate the incident thoroughly. The court emphasized the need for a fair investigation without favoritism. The petitioners raised concerns about the government's response and requested cancellation of mining activities in the Swat River.

The court is closely monitoring the situation and expects a detailed report from the inquiry committee. The government has been urged to take necessary actions to prevent such tragedies in the future.