Searches for his daughter continue into the third consecutive day; authorities say no sign of her or the vehicle has been found yet
On Tuesday morning, July 22, a sudden flash flood overtook a stormwater drain inside the private housing society in Islamabad just as Colonel Ishaq attempted to drive his daughter through a waterlogged street near Islamabad Expressway
Their vehicle—identified as a grey Honda—stalled near the edge of the road and was instantly carried away by the torrent into a connected drain leading to the Soan River.
In the chaos, both passengers called for help from inside the submerged car before it disappeared from view.
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Rescue 1122, Pakistan Army divers, PDMA teams, CDA staff, and local authorities mobilized on-site by midday Tuesday to initiate rescue operations.
Search teams scoured a 12‑kilometer stretch of the Soan River using boats, metal detectors, nets, and heavy equipment; river currents and rising water levels posed major hurdles.
Teams also recovered parts of the vehicle— including the bonnet, a door, bumper, and side mirror—near the river bridge, helping pinpoint the possible submersion zone.
On Thursday, July 24, Colonel Ishaq’s body was recovered early in the morning from beneath a bridge along the Soan River, confirming the worst fears of his family and the community
Identification documents and his service card were found on his person, and later, funeral prayers were held at Jamia Masjid Noor in proximity to his residence
The tragedy has struck a nerve across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, highlighting the perils of monsoon-related storms and blocked drains.
Emergency responders advise citizens to avoid flood-prone areas, especially near storm drains and drain outlets into rivers.
A rain emergency and Section 144 have been enforced in Rawalpindi to limit public movement near vulnerable water channels
This tragic accident in DHA Phase 5 underscores how swiftly heavy rains and poor drainage can turn routine travel into disaster.
