The physique of a three-year-old boy who fell into an open manhole close to Nipa Flyover in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal space was recovered on Monday, rescue officers confirmed.
The kid went lacking late Sunday night time after slipping into the uncovered manhole outdoors a departmental retailer. Rescue groups situated the boy’s physique in a drain about one kilometre from the positioning, round 14 hours after the incident.
In response to the daddy, the kid ran forward after slipping his hand away earlier than falling into the manhole. Rescue operations had been initially halted because of the unavailability of equipment, as no authorities division supplied gear or officers. Residents later organized heavy equipment themselves to help within the restoration.
The kid, named Ibrahim, was the couple’s solely son. His grandfather, Mehmoodul Hasan, expressed dissatisfaction with the delayed rescue effort and demanded sooner motion. The boy’s mom reportedly fell unconscious after the accident.
The incident sparked protests at Nipa Chowrangi, with residents blocking roads and burning tyres. Site visitors was later restored after the protest ended.
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab expressed condolences and introduced an inquiry into the incident. CCTV footage from the departmental retailer is being obtained, and authorities are investigating the dearth of a manhole cowl. The Karachi Water & Sewerage Company (KWSC) has been directed to take motion if any officer is discovered negligent.
Sindh authorities spokesperson Sadia Javed confirmed the inquiry, stating that accountable people will face penalties. The mayor additionally urged that politics shouldn’t be performed over the tragic incident, emphasizing that authorities are offering full assist to the grieving household.
