Battagram Chairlift owner locked up

PESHAWAR: In the aftermath of the recent Battagram chairlift incident involving stranded schoolchildren, local law enforcement has swiftly moved to prevent any recurrence of such events.

On Tuesday an open cable car in Battagram became stranded halfway across a ravine and was hanging by a single cable after the other snapped, leaving eight people, including school children,  stuck inside for more than 15 hours.

The authorities have confirmed that the proprietor of the privately-owned chairlift, which experienced a malfunction leading to the distressing situation, has been apprehended.

Chairlift safety measures ordered across KP following Battagram incident

Sources embedded within the district administration further reveal that immediate action has been taken to secure the chairlift’s control room.

An ongoing investigation has been launched to ascertain the root causes of the incident. Authorities are meticulously examining the circumstances that led to the malfunction, in order to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety of the public.

The incident, which prompted the rescue of schoolchildren caught in the precarious situation, has spurred local authorities into action.

The swift detention of the chairlift owner and the securing of the control room underscore the commitment of law enforcement and administrative bodies to safeguarding the community from potential hazards.