Eid Holiday Tragedies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

During the Eid holidays, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan witnessed 40 deaths and numerous emergencies, prompting authorities to cancel officials' leaves to maintain services. The national emergency service Rescue 1122 managed 1,914 incidents, including medical cases, accidents, and crimes, emphasizing caution during festive travel.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Peshawar | Updated: 23-03-2026 17:24 IST | Created: 23-03-2026 17:24 IST
Eid Holiday Tragedies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Tragic incidents marred Eid celebrations in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with officials reporting 40 deaths over the two-day holiday period.

Rescue 1122, the national emergency service, dealt with 1,914 emergencies, including 1,261 medical cases, 62 fires, 33 crimes, and numerous accidents.

With travel-related incidents on the rise, authorities urged the public to exercise caution to prevent further tragedies. Services remained uninterrupted as officials' leaves were cancelled to manage the crisis effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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