Governor Kundi criticises lack of air ambulance in Swat incident

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stated on Monday that, although an air ambulance had been prepared, it was unfortunately not available in Swat during the recent incident.

He claimed he had heard reports that the air ambulance was being used to serve ministers’ family members at the Shandur Polo Festival instead.

Speaking to the media in Peshawar, he expressed regret over the situation. “It’s unfortunate that no air ambulance was available to rescue the tourists. If the authorities are so incompetent, they could have sought help from the Air Force or Navy. Doesn’t Rescue 1122 have divers?” he said.

The governor also criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), pointing out that the party has been in power for 13 years.

“The government claims it has launched an anti-encroachment operation, but action should first be taken against those who allowed the encroachments in the first place. They took bribes to permit them and are now targeting people for political revenge,” he added.

Kundi further said, “If the encroachments of people within the provincial government are also demolished, only then will this be considered a genuine operation against encroachments.”

Earlier, Governor Kundi attended the 9th Muharram mourning procession in Saddar, Peshawar, to express solidarity. He was accompanied by his party’s deputy.

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