CM takes notice of deaths caused by electrocution in swimming pool

Naqvi directs for immediate redressal of complaints of expats,

LAHORE: Two youths were electrocuted to death on Sunday while bathing in a swimming pool in Lahore,d.

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Mohsin Naqvi has expressed grief over the death of two youths and take notice of the incident.

The chief minister has summoned a report of the incident, wherein the two youths were electrocuted to death in a swimming pool. He also ordered the authorities to take legal action against those “responsible for negligence”. In the statement, Punjab CM said legal action should be taken against the swimming pool owner and contractor. Following the orders Commissioner Lahore Division, Deputy Commissioner and SSP Discipline visited the site.

Meanwhile, the police have also detained the contractor – identified as Amir. CM Mohsin Naqvi also ordered to ensure necessary safety measures in all swimming pools. “Water polls without safety measures should be closed immediately”, he added.

Meanwhile,

Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has issued instructions to the Inspector General Police for immediate redressal of complaints of overseas Pakistanis, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.

Syed Mohsin Naqvi also issued directions to all officials including all Commissioners, RPOs, Deputy Commissioners and DPOs should spare no effort to redress the grievances of Overseas Pakistanis in the respective cities. “Those who encroach on the property belonging to the overseas Pakistanis will be dealt with iron hands,” Mohsin Naqvi added.

Punjab CM directed the administrative and police officers to personally address the complaints of overseas Pakistanis and submit the report to the Chief Minister’s office every month.

Syed Mohsin added in his directions that the concerned Overseas Pakistanis should be kept regularly informed about the progress made in redressal of each complaint and a time frame should be made for resolving the issues. He said that every complaint should be dealt with in minimum time.

“Conventional action will not be tolerated on complaints received through portal, phone or mail,” he maintained. He said that the concerned officers in the Chief Minister’s office will also monitor the measures taken to resolve the complaints of overseas Pakistanis. Expats are ambassadors of the country abroad and it is our responsibility to redress their grievances immediately, he concluded.