In a shocking incident in Karachi’s Manghopir area, a first grade student narrowly escaped tragedy after slipping into an uncovered manhole while walking home from school. The young girl fell suddenly, causing nearby children to panic and cry for help.
A plainclothes police officer passing by noticed the commotion and acted swiftly, pulling the first grade student to safety. Fortunately, the water flow inside the manhole was minimal, and the child was unharmed. The quick intervention prevented what could have been a fatal accident.
The school administration confirmed that several manholes near the school remain uncovered despite multiple complaints filed with the Union Council officials. Authorities have yet to respond effectively, raising concerns about the safety of children commuting to and from school.
“The uncovered drains pose a serious risk to students,” said a school representative. “Immediate action is needed to prevent potential tragedies.”
This incident comes shortly after a devastating case in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, where a three-year-old boy, Ibrahim Nabeel, lost his life after falling into a sewage drain near NIPA Chowrangi. His body was recovered nearly 15 hours later, sparking widespread outrage across Karachi.
Safety experts stress that accidents involving children can be avoided with timely repairs and proper safety measures. Residents and parents have called for urgent steps to cover all manholes in residential and school areas to protect children, especially first grade students who are most vulnerable.
Authorities have been urged to respond quickly, implement preventive measures, and ensure that such near-tragic incidents do not happen again.
The incident involving the first grade student has highlighted the urgent need for stricter oversight of public infrastructure to protect children and the community at large.
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