A tragic incident occurred on Monday in Karachi when a three-year-old boy named Ahsan lost his life after falling into an uncovered manhole near his home in the Sohrab Goth area. The child was playing outside his residence in Scheme-33’s Faqeera Goth with other children when he suddenly went missing.
While the other children returned safely, Ahsan’s disappearance prompted his parents to search for him urgently. His body was eventually recovered from the uncovered manhole, which had no safety cover, leading to his untimely death.
In a significant development, this is not an isolated case. On December 29, 2025, an eight-year-old boy named Dilbar Ali died after falling into an uncovered manhole filled with wastewater in Korangi’s Mehran Town, Sector 6-G. Despite immediate rescue efforts, the boy succumbed to the accident at the scene.
Police and rescue teams have consistently responded swiftly to such emergencies, recovering victims from hazardous open drains and manholes. However, authorities have issued warnings that these recurring incidents reveal a troubling pattern of negligence in municipal management and public safety protocols across Karachi.
Last year alone, 14 children lost their lives due to falls into open manholes, while an additional 13 children died after falling into uncovered drains throughout the city. The combined death toll of 27 children highlights serious administrative shortcomings and escalating concerns regarding the safety of Karachi’s residents.
