Karachi: The body of 3-year-old Ibrahim, son of Nabeel, was recovered Monday morning from a manhole in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 6 near Nipa Chowrangi after a 14-hour rescue operation. The child had fallen into the open sewer Sunday night while shopping with his parents.
Rescue 1122, Edhi volunteers and other teams participated in the operation. The body was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for medico-legal formalities.
The grieving family alleged that despite repeated calls to authorities throughout the night, no immediate rescue was launched. The child’s grandfather claimed even the Karachi Mayor’s phone was switched off.
Mayor Murtaza Wahab condoled with the bereaved family and announced an inquiry into why the manhole was left uncovered, promising strict action against those responsible.
This is the 20th death in Karachi this year due to open manholes and drains, including several children and women.