The district administration in Abbottabad, KPK, has taken strict measures against the non-compliance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by dolly lift operators in the region. In a major enforcement drive, authorities have sealed 16 dolly lifts across Abbottabad for failing to adhere to the mandated guidelines, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
In addition to this, the administration has made it mandatory for all dolly lift operators to possess a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and a fitness certificate before commencing operations.
Delving into specifics, 10 dolly lift cells were sealed in Abbottabad's Tehsil Lora, 5 were sealed in Tehsil Havelian, and a singular dolly lift was sealed in Abbottabad Tehsil. These enforcement actions come in the wake of recent concerns about the safety and regulatory standards followed by dolly lift operators in the district.
It is evident that the Abbottabad district administration is taking the violation of SOPs seriously. The introduction of mandatory NOC and fitness certificates aims to ensure that all dolly lifts in operation meet the required safety and operational standards, thereby safeguarding the well-being of both operators and patrons.
The sealing of these dolly lifts serves as a stark reminder for all operators in the region of the repercussions of non-compliance. It is anticipated that this crackdown will encourage all dolly lift operators to swiftly align with the administration's directives, ensuring a safer and more regulated environment for their services in the district.
Following the tragic Battagram chairlift accident, numerous local chairlifts across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been shut down as a safety precaution. The Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) has temporarily closed three privately owned cable chairlifts in Balakot, mandating the acquisition of a valid fitness certificate before resumption of operations.
About twelve chairlifts in the Mansehra district were sealed, particularly after an alarming incident where eight individuals were left suspended mid-air due to cable breakage. Deputy Commissioners in multiple districts have underscored the importance of safety checks, with several chairlifts across the region being evaluated for safety standards or completely sealed.
This crackdown, although deemed necessary for passenger safety, has raised concerns among residents in mountainous areas who rely heavily on these chairlifts due to the absence of alternate transportation means across rivers and valleys.