PESHAWAR: Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah Sunday inspected different areas situated alongside the banks of River Indus and reviewed flood situation. During the visit, Commissioner ordered immediate evacuation of more than 2,000 workers employed at a gold mining company near riverbanks, directing authorities to immediately shift them to safe locations. Accompanied by the staff of district administration, Irrigation and Mines and Minerals Departments, and Rescue 1122, Commissioner directed all the concerned
departments to maintain round-the-clock monitoring of the river and enforce urgent safety measures. Human life is precious, workers are the real asset of our nation and their safety is our utmost priority, he said adding that illegal mining activities would not be allowed and any operation posing risk to human lives would immediately be stopped. He further directed authorities concerned to keep close liason with company officials and ensure strict vigilance so that timely response could be taken in case of any emergency. The timely action by the Commissioner Kohat is highly appreciated in the public circle.
Commissioner orders evacuation of over 2000 workers amid rising indus flood threat
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