Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited the emergency ward of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to inquire about the individuals who were injured in Mozang Hospital due to the collapse of the waiting area’s roof, caused by the falling of a wall from an adjacent building. Mohsin Naqvi directed the Medical Superintendent to ensure comprehensive care and treatment for the injured, expressing his prayers for their swift recovery. He further instructed the hospital administration to provide necessary medical assistance to the injured individuals.
Addressing the media after the visit, Mohsin Naqvi announced that an investigation will be launched against the owners of the wedding hall responsible for the wall collapse. Fourteen people, four of whom are in critical condition, were brought to Ganga Ram Hospital as a result of the incident. He assured that appropriate action will be taken against those found responsible. In light of various incidents caused by heavy rainfall, financial assistance will be provided to the families of the deceased, and the injured will receive free medical treatment, he added.
Mohsin Naqvi commended the efforts of the highly competent team of doctors at the hospital, who are diligently providing treatment to the injured individuals. Dr Javed Akram personally supervises their care.
If necessary, the injured will be referred to other hospitals for treatment. Emphasizing that the city’s drainage situation is under control, Mohsin Naqvi assigned provincial ministers to monitor rainfall and potential flooding in their respective divisions. Instructions have been issued to all commissioners and deputy commissioners to take necessary measures in response to possible flooding.
Additionally, eight provincial secretaries are monitoring the performance of WASA and water drainage in their respective zones.
These secretaries have remained in the affected areas until late at night and are currently present there. Commissioners and deputy commissioners are also overseeing operations related to drainage, he added. To prevent further unfortunate incidents, Mohsin Naqvi stated that dilapidated buildings are being evacuated.
He acknowledged the excellent arrangements made by Provincial Ministers Amir Mir, Azfar Ali Nasir, Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa, and Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider for cleanliness during the Eid-ul-Adha period. Regarding the incident of suicide by Jhangir Train’s brother, Mohsin Naqvi assured that all legal requirements will be fulfilled.
Provincial ministers Dr Javed Akram, Amir Mir, Azfar Ali Nasir, Commissioner Lahore Division, Secretary Information, Deputy Commissioner Lahore, and others were also present.Meanwhile Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi while paying tribute to the martyred Major Abdullah Shah who embraced martyrdom in an operation against terrorists in district Khyber stated that the martyred Major Abdullah Shah sacrificed his precious life for the sake of peace of our dear homeland.
The martyred Major Abdullah Shah embraced the exalted rank of martyrdom by fighting bravely against the terrorists. The nation salutes the brave son of our dear homeland.
The great sacrifice of martyred Major Abdullah Shah will not go waste. Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi expressed his heartfelt sympathy with the family of martyred Major Abdullah Shah. Mohsin Naqvi prayed that may Allah Almighty grant an exalted place to the martyred.
