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Ashura: 7 people died as tazia collided with electric wires in Bhakar

According to Geo news: during a procession, Tazia hit on electric wires in Bhakkar. The incident cost 2 lives, whereas 16 were severely injured and shifted to the hospital. The negligence of people in being vigilant caused the incident. WAPDA must monitor these incidents and re-assess the low overhead wiring system.

Dangling wires on street endanger lives in Pakistan

In Pakistan, intertwined wiring through electric poles or lampposts hanging uncovered on streets threatens the residents. The danger strengthens during the monsoon, especially for the children who play on the streets in the rain. In some places, the cluttered wires are too low to be touched. This hazard is strongly noticeable and neglected. These wires...