Six-Year-Old Boy Falls Into Open Manhole, Drowns in Karachi: Police

Child dies after falling into open sewer in Karachi

An open manhole is seen during some maintenance work in this undated image. — Reuters/FileKARACHI: A six-year-old boy died after falling into an open manhole in the Jamshed Quarters area of Karachi on Wednesday while returning home after selling chips.The child, identified as Ali, was...

Six-year-old boy falls into open manhole, drowns in Karachi: police

According to local residents, the operator of a car wash near the incident reportedly left the manhole open.

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Six-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Karachi

A six-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an open manhole in Karachi, allegedly due to the negligence of local authorities. As reported, the child, identified as Ali, had been selling chips and was on his way back when he fell into the uncovered manhole and drowned. The tragic incident took place in the Jamshed Quarters area. His body was later recovered. Ali’s younger brother, Ubaid, witnessed the harrowing incident in shock and fear.…

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A minor boy died after falling into an open manhole on Tuesday in Karachi’s Jamshed road area. The deceased, identified as Ali, who was five-year-old and a resident of Bihar Colony. Protesters in Jamshed Quarters Block 1 staged a demonstration by placing the body of a child on the road, demanding justice after the tragic incident. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Jamshed Town, the body has been transported to a hospital for legal forma…