TAXILA: A toddler drowned in a bucket filled with water while playing at home in the suburban area of Pindigheb town of Attock on Tuesday, plunging a family into mourning.
According to Police and hospital sources, the toddler, identified as Faris Tahir, was playing in the house located in village Toot when he accidentally fell into a water-filled bucket in the absence of his family members.
The child reportedly remained unnoticed for some time and drowned before anyone could reach him or provide assistance. His tragic death left the family devastated.
The deceased child’s funeral prayer was offered in his native area of Toot, after which he was laid to rest amid tears and profound grief. The incident also served as a painful reminder of how seemingly ordinary household items and containers filled with water can pose a serious danger to young children when left unattended.
Meanwhile, the anti-corruption team netted an official of the agriculture department ‘taking bribe’ from an applicant during a raid by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) in Attock on Tuesday.
According to an official spokesperson, a field assistant was arrested during the trap raid conducted under the supervision of a magistrate after marked currency notes, amounting to Rs25,000, were recovered from his possession, which were allegedly accepted as a bribe from a citizen.
The spokesperson said the accused had allegedly demanded Rs25,000 from a citizen in exchange for an official favour.
Following a complaint, the ACE led by Circle Officer Jehanzaib Khan, conducted the operation and caught the official allegedly receiving the marked cash. A case has been registered against the accused at the anti-corruption police station, Attock.
Further investigation is underway, while the authorities said legal proceedings would be conducted in accordance with the law.