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Fast-flowing waters claim lives of Sadia and Rida; officials held accountable as Lahore urban safety concerns resurface.
Lahore – The pair fell into fast-flowing waters during construction for the Data Darbar extension project on January 28; rescue teams found Sadia’s body three kilometers downstream, followed by Rida’s.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif labeled it a crime of negligence, ordering arrests of three officials, suspensions of top administrators, and Rs 10 million compensation for the family.
CCTV confirmed the tragedy amid initial mishandled responses, including brief family harassment and unverified downplaying, drawing criticism over urban safety lapses in Lahore.
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