Key Takeaways
- A policeman was injured when a wall collapsed during the inauguration of a road project in Peshawar.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was present at the ceremony.
- The incident highlights concerns over construction safety in Pakistan.
A police officer was injured on Sunday when a wall collapsed during the inauguration of a road project in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The incident occurred during the inaugural ceremony for an upgradation project of Peshawar’s major routes, where the KP Chief Minister was also present.
According to officials, the injured police officer was deployed for security at the ceremony, which was attended by the chief minister.
The police official stated that the collapse was due to the crowd, adding that the injured officer was promptly taken to the hospital.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addressed the ceremony before moving on to another groundbreaking event at Pishtakhara Chowk Underpass.
This incident follows similar collapses in the region, with a woman killed in a roof collapse in Naguman last month due to heavy rain.
In July, at least eight people were injured in Peshawar after heavy rain and strong winds caused roof and wall collapses.
The collapse of the wall during the ceremony underscores ongoing concerns about construction safety and the use of substandard materials in Pakistan.
