ISLAMABAD (PEN) : A heartbreaking incident occurred on Friday when three siblings tragically drowned while bathing in Gohal Dam, located near Chakwal city. The victims, identified as 13-year-old Fiza, 5-year-old Abia, and 4-year-old Furqan, were residents of the nearby village of Lawoh.
According to local authorities, the children had ventured into the dam to bathe when the unfortunate incident took place. Rescue teams and police swiftly responded to the scene, recovering the bodies and transporting them to the Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital in Naushera for post-mortem examinations.
This tragedy has cast a pall over the community, with residents expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the young lives. Local authorities have urged parents to exercise heightened vigilance and discourage children from swimming in open water bodies, especially during the summer months when water levels can be deceptive.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The community remains in mourning as they come to terms with this devastating loss.
This incident underscores the importance of water safety awareness and the need for preventive measures to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly children, from such tragic accidents.
