In a major development in investigations into the Swat river incident, a comprehensive 384-page report has been submitted to the Peshawar High Court by various authorities, including commissioners and police.

The report focuses on the causes of the incident, statements from those accountable, and administrative shortcomings.

The court had requested insights into the safety of rivers, particularly concerning unsafe constructions along riverbanks and associated flood risks.

Following the court’s request, an investigative committee gathered statements from nearly ten officials, including the head of Swat police, the Director General of Rescue, the Secretary of Establishment, and others.

The report is based on detailed findings that were provided by the police, Rescue 1122, PDMA, district administration, and additional departments, Its focus is based on governmental responses, and information regarding suspended officials.

Investigations have revealed that just three days after the incident, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ordered operations against riverbank encroachments, yet no evidence of prior effective action has surfaced.

Further, the reports noted that while forecasts for monsoon rains and the implementation of Section 144 were issued, their enforcement was inadequate.

Evidence of timely public alerts was included in the report, but systemic flaws worsened the resulting damage.

Details provided to the court underscored a lack of inter-departmental coordination and the absence of a solid strategy to manage risks.

The report also stated that several officials from various departments have been summoned for individual inquiries to assess negligence.