Karachi: Minor boy dies after falling in uncovered manhole

KARACHI (HRNW) In an unfortunate incident, a minor boy died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Karachi, media reported on Thursday.

The tragic incident took place in Shah Latif Town, where the four-year-old boy Mohsin son of Ghulam Mustafa Lashari slipped into a sewer, while playing outside his home.

The body of the child was retrieved from the uncovered manhole by the residents of the area. The heirs of the deceased boy said despite informing the administration about the open manholes in the area, they did not take any steps to cover them.

They held Ibrahim Haideri Town administration responsible for the loss.