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The Rawalpindi deputy commissioner along with 15 other officers have been suspended for negligence in duty which led to the Murree tragedy. On January 8, 22 people died in their cars after being stuck during a snowstorm in Murree. At a press conference, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said Rawalpindi division commissioner has been removed and his services have been kept at federal government s disposal. The following officers have been suspended immediately and disciplinary action has been recommended against them: Rawalpindi deputy commissioner Murree assistant commissioner Rawalpindi city police officer (CPO) Murree assistant superintendent of police (ASP) Rawalp.
The Traffic Police of Rawalpindi has issued a new traffic plan to manage the inflows of tourists as more snowfall is expected in Murree, a popular destination. Last week, 22 tourists froze to death after they were stuck in a snowstorm in Murree. The government has, subsequently, banned the entry of tourists into the hill station and adjoining areas because extreme weather conditions up north have brought life to a standstill. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department another spell of rain and snowfall is expected in the northern areas i.e. January 18 to 20 therefore the Rawalpindi traffic police has issued a new traffic plan for Murree. #MurreeTravelAdvisory #Tour.