Kohat: A tragic landslide in the Qamar Killi area near Gambat Tehsil has claimed the lives of seven people and left one injured.
According to District Emergency Officer Noor Alamin Khattak, the hillside collapsed, burying several individuals under debris.
Rescue 1122 teams promptly reached the scene and conducted a search-and-rescue operation. All victims were recovered, including seven dead bodies and one injured person.
Over 30 Rescue 1122 personnel, along with three ambulances and a disaster response vehicle, participated in the operation, which was directly supervised by the District Emergency Officer.
The deceased have been identified as Talat son of Waqil, Fayyaz son of Riaz, Abid son of Parvez, Daniyal son of Zafar Ali, Sabir son of Iqbal, Faraz son of Farzand Ali, and Faizan son of Haji Rehman. The injured has been identified as Riaz Ali Khan, also known as God, son of Ibtidar Khan.
Authorities have called for caution in the hilly areas of Kohat, warning residents to stay alert amid unstable terrain following heavy rainfall.