KARACHI – Residents of Gulshan Town have staged protests following the tragic manhole tragedy that claimed the life of 3-year-old Ibrahim near NIPA Chowrangi. The child fell into an open manhole outside a departmental store, leading to widespread grief and anger in the community.
Ibrahim had visited the departmental store with his parents from Shah Faisal Colony. The accident shocked the local community, highlighting concerns over unsafe infrastructure and negligence by municipal authorities.
Local residents held public demonstrations, demanding accountability from Gulshan Town Chairman Dr. Fawad. Protesters carried multiple banners with messages like “Talaash-e-Gumshuda (Missing Person Search)” and “Awam Ka Paisa Awam Par Lagao (Spend Public Money on the Public).” The banners were signed “Minjanib Ahl-e-Ilaqah (From the Residents).”
Community leaders emphasized that such manhole tragedies are preventable if proper safety measures are implemented. They called on authorities to immediately cover open manholes and regularly inspect streets to avoid further accidents.
Citizens also demanded stricter penalties for officials found negligent in public safety matters. Many residents stressed that public funds should prioritize safety infrastructure rather than other expenditures.
The tragic incident has reignited discussions about urban management and municipal accountability in Karachi. Activists said that failure to act on open manholes not only endangers children but also pedestrians and motorists.
Local authorities have yet to issue a detailed statement regarding the manhole tragedy. Meanwhile, the community continues to press for urgent reforms to prevent similar accidents in the future.
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This heartbreaking incident has left the city in mourning and serves as a reminder of the urgent need for safety measures in public spaces. Families are calling for swift action to ensure that such tragedies do not recur.
