LAHORE (DNA) – Rescue teams have been dispatched to assist earthquake victims of Mirpur, Azad Kashmir under the direction of Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar.

According to Director General (DG) Rescue Punjab Dr Rizwan Naseer, rescue teams have been sent from Rawalpindi, Jhelum and Gujarat to Mirpur Azad Kashmir.

Dr. Rizwan Naseer said that in this hour of crisis, Rescue Punjab will provide all possible help to the victims. Rescue 1122 backup teams have been alerted throughout Punjab.

Earlier, at least four persons including a minor girl were killed while more than hundred people sustained injuries as 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Azad Kashmir and other parts of Pakistan.

“The quake was 10 kilometres deep and was felt in most of Punjab province, some parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The worst hit was Mirpur, Azad Kashmir,” said Chief meteorologist Muhammad Riaz.