Punjab govt dispatches rescue teams to help earthquake victims
Rescue 1122 backup teams have been alerted throughout Punjab.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Rescue teams have been dispatched to assist earthquake victims of Mirpur, Azad Kashmir under the direction of Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar.
According to Director General (DG) Rescue Punjab Dr Rizwan Naseer, rescue teams have been sent from Rawalpindi, Jhelum and Gujrat to Mirpur Azad Kashmir.
Dr. Rizwan Naseer said that in this hour of crisis, Rescue Punjab will provide all possible aid to the effectees. Rescue 1122 backup teams have also been alerted throughout the Punjab.
Earlier, at least four persons including a minor girl were killed while more than hundred people sustained injuries as 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Azad Kashmir and other parts of Pakistan.
"The quake was 10 kilometres deep and was felt in most of Punjab province, some parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The worst hit was Mirpur, Azad Kashmir," said Chief meteorologist Muhammad Riaz.
