BAHAWALNAGAR: A farmer was hospitalised in a critical condition after being attacked by a wild boar while guarding cotton fields in Fort Abbas.

Talking to Dawn, farmers said Muhammad Ahmed was suddenly attacked by a wild boar while guarding the cotton fields at Chak No 254/HL on the night of Sept 7. The injured farmer was immediately shifted to the THQ Hospital, where he was currently undergoing treatment.

Villagers said this was the third wild boar attack on local farms in a few days. Locals have urged the wildlife department and other relevant authorities to take action to manage the wild boar population and lift the hunting prohibition. They also requested that the administration offer free medical treatment for anyone injured in wild animal attacks.

A senior wildlife official stated that during the summer season, herds of wild boars venture into crop fields under the cover of darkness in search of food and may attempt to attack any human present there. Therefore, farmers should remain near their crops in groups of two or three.

He said while killing these wild boars was formerly permissible, new legislation adopted in 2025 prohibited the practice.

ACCIDENT: A motorcyclist and his son died after being hit by a speeding tractor-trolley while his daughter was seriously injured.

According to Rescue 1122, three family members were riding a motorcycle to Bahawalnagar when the speeding tractor-trolley coming from the opposite direction hit them. As a result, 58-year-old Iqbal and his 15-year-old son Bilal died on the spot while Iqbal’s 22-year-old daughter, Zarina, was admitted to the DHQ Hospital in a critical condition.

Published in Dawn, September 9th, 2026