Open manhole in Karachi claims life of 5-year-old

A five-year-old child lost his life after falling into an open manhole in the Jamshed Road area of Karachi on Monday. 

"Identified as Ali, a resident of Bihar Colony, the child was returning home with his older brother after they had sold fries. As per the family's account, he tumbled into the manhole on Jamshed Road and was stuck there for almost half an hour before a bystander was able to rescue him. The family believes that the delay in receiving medical assistance contributed to his passing.

In response to the incident, residents of Jamshed Quarters Block 1 held a protest by laying the child's body on the road. The demonstration caused traffic disruptions in the area and was eventually ended following discussions with local officials.

Authorities confirmed that the body had been taken to a hospital to carry out legal processes. The Superintendent of Police (SP) for Jamshed Town stated that an investigation is currently ongoing.

This incident is not an isolated case, as previous fatalities have occurred in the city as a result of open manholes. Community members have continuously expressed their concerns about missing manhole covers and the inadequate response from municipal officials.