PM Imran Khan ‘shocked and upset’ over Murree tragedy

Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grief over the Murree tragedy, which has claimed at least 16 lives until now, and said unprecedented snowfall and rush of people caught the administration ‘unprepared’.

The premier took to his Twitter account on Saturday and wrote, “Shocked and upset at tragic deaths of tourists on road to Murree. Unprecedented snowfall and rush of people proceeding without checking weather conditions caught district admin unprepared.” He also announced that a probe into the mishap has been ordered.

Shocked & upset at tragic deaths of tourists on road to Murree. Unprecedented snowfall & rush of ppl proceeding without checking weather conditions caught district admin unprepared. Have ordered inquiry & putting in place strong regulation to ensure prevention of such tragedies.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 8, 2022