Karachi faced a heartbreaking incident near Nipa Chowrangi when a 3-year-old boy tragically died after falling into an uncovered manhole, as revealed by recently surfaced CCTV footage.
The video shows the child leaving a shopping center with his mother, running excitedly toward his father, before suddenly plunging into the open drain. His parents frantically called for help, and bystanders rushed to assist, but despite their efforts, the child could not be saved. His body was recovered 14 hours later, carried over a kilometer away by the drain, leaving the community in deep shock and mourning.
This tragedy highlights an ongoing public safety issue in Karachi. This year alone, 24 people, including five children, have lost their lives due to accidents involving open drains and sewers.
The release of the CCTV footage has ignited widespread anger over the city’s negligence in maintaining public safety. Citizens and observers are demanding accountability and urgent measures to prevent such incidents in the future, emphasizing the critical need for proper infrastructure maintenance and safety protocols in urban areas.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks posed by open drains and poorly maintained public spaces, and it has renewed calls for stricter oversight and proactive action to protect residents, particularly children, from similar tragedies
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