Categories: Latest News

One killed, 8 injured during a stampede during the distribution of free flour in Charsadda

In a sad turn of events, one person was killed and 8 others were injured during a stampede during the distribution of free flour in Charsadda on Thursday.

On the first day of Ramadan, hundreds of people gathered at the local market for the handouts, one of the hundreds of distribution points set up by the government during the holy month.

“Nine people were trampled and were taken to hospital where one person died,” said Muhammad Arif, police chief for Charsadda.

The video of the stampede at the Charsadda free flour distribution point is doing rounds on social media.
 

 
 

In Bannu, a man was killed when a wall collapsed on the people standing in a queue to get free flour.

Saman Siddiqui

Recent Posts

  • Latest News

Tax return filing deadline extended

The tax return filing deadline has been extended till 31st October 2023! The Federal Board…

3 mins ago
  • Latest News

Govt slashes petrol and diesel prices

The government announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products for the first fifteen…

23 mins ago
  • Latest News

Karachi records the hottest day of the year on Sep 30

Karachi recorded the hottest day of the year on September 30, Saturday. On Saturday, the…

35 mins ago
  • Sports News

Rizwan weighs in on loss against New Zealand in warm-up fixture

Rizwan weighs in on loss against the New Zealand in the World Cup 2023 warm-up…

1 hour ago
  • Celebrity News

Agha Ali’s solo Europe trip sparks separation rumors

Agha Ali's solo Europe trip sparks separation rumors! Singer-turned-actor and host Agha Ali has been…

5 hours ago
  • Latest News

Viral conjunctivitis cases surge to near 100,000 in Punjab

Viral conjunctivitis cases have surged to nearly 100,000 in Punjab, raising alarms over the extremely…

6 hours ago