Two young girls were critically injured after falling from a Ferris wheel at a fair in Kotli Loharan, Sialkot, in an incident that has sparked public outrage over safety lapses.
According to reports, the girls fell from the ride due to poor safety arrangements, and a video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
The injured children were immediately shifted to THQ Hospital, where doctors described their condition as critical.
Eyewitnesses said that following the incident, fair organisers disappeared from the scene, highlighting serious mismanagement and a lack of on-site security.
Residents accused the organisers of operating unsafe and substandard rides, putting lives, especially those of children, at grave risk.
Residents expressed anger and grief, questioning how authorities allowed the fair to operate without ensuring proper safety standards.
One resident demanded strict action against officials who granted permission for the event, calling the incident a result of negligence and poor oversight.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident or announce any action against those responsible.
