Munsif Khan : Swabi residents endure long power outage in scorching heat

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Swabi residents endure prolonged power outage
2. Swabi community shows resilience in hot weather outage

A fault in the Right Bank Canal grid station caused a power outage in Swabi district, leaving residents sleepless and vulnerable to mosquito bites. The disruption affected areas such as Maneri, Karnal Sher Khan Kallay, Salim Khan, and Gadoon Amazai. The grid station staff conducted forced load-shedding due to a broken 132KV line, impacting various regions. A technical team restored power supply after removing the fault on Sunday morning. In a separate incident, a man was killed and two others, including a child, were injured in a shootout in Sing Bhatti village. The injured were given first aid and taken to the hospital for treatment.

Power Outage in Swabi District

In a recent development, a fault in the Right Bank Canal grid station has caused a suspension in electric supply to multiple areas of Swabi district from Saturday night till Sunday. This unexpected disruption left residents grappling with a sleepless night as they navigated through the inconvenience.

Night of Mosquito Bites

Javid Khan, a resident of Maneri Bala, and Asim Khan of Panjpir village shared their harrowing experiences of the night, highlighting how mosquitoes took advantage of the power blackout to relentlessly bite them, especially affecting the elderly and children in the area.

Impact on Affected Areas

The affected regions included Maneri, Karnal Sher Khan Kallay, Salim Khan, Gadoon Amazai, some colonies of Tarbela Dam, and various localities of Topi, Swabi, and Razaar tehsils. The forced load-shedding was a result of a broken double circuit of the 132KV line, compelling officials at the grid station to distribute the power load unevenly.

Efforts to Restore Power

Despite the challenges posed by the fault, a technical team promptly arrived at the grid station on Sunday morning to rectify the issue and restore the power supply to the affected areas. It is worth noting that the forced outage was managed by the grid station staff and not by the Peshawar Electric Supply Company as clarified by a Pesco official.

Tragic Incident in Sing Bhatti Village

In a separate incident that unfolded in Sing Bhatti village, a clash between rival groups resulted in a fatal outcome. One man lost his life, while two others, including a child, sustained injuries during the altercation, according to reports from police and rescue officials.

Emergency Response

Upon receiving the distress call, Rescue 1122 dispatched two medical teams accompanied by ambulances to the scene of the skirmish. Immediate first aid was administered to all critically injured individuals before they were swiftly transported to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital for further treatment.

Victims of the Conflict

Tragically, one of the injured individuals, identified as Munsif Khan, succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind a grieving family. The two remaining injured parties were recognised as Javid Khan, 30, and the young Saad Khan, who is the son of the deceased, emphasizing the devastating impact of the violent altercation.

Published in Dawn, May 27th, 2024