MULTAN: The district administration intensified relief operation activities following the Rahman Baba Express train accident, with all available machinery and personnel deployed at the site. The deputy commissioner, Dr Faisal Saleem, visited the accident site to review rescue and relief operation and directed Rescue 1122, police and other district teams to expedite efforts.
Dr Faisal Saleem also visited the temporary food distribution point and medical camp established at the railway station to review arrangements for providing food, medical assistance and other essential facilities to affected passengers. Additional Deputy Commissioner Social Services Mohsin Nisar and Assistant Commissioner City Mukarram Sultan briefed the deputy commissioner on the ongoing relief activities. He said arrangements were being made to shift affected passengers to various destinations
through alternative means of transportation. Efforts were also underway to provide them with necessary assistance and facilities. Meanwhile, railway authorities were working to restore the damaged track, which is expected to be reopened soon, the deputy commissioner said.