Open manhole claims life of minor girl in Lahore
Residents of the area retrieved the dead body from manhole on self-help bases.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – A minor girl was killed when she accidently fell into an open manhole in Awan Town area of Lahore on Monday, Dunya News reported.
According to details, five-year-old Mona was playing in the street near her house in Awan Town area when she fell into the open manhole. Residents of the area retrieved the dead body from manhole on self-help bases as rescue teams failed to reach the spot.
Meanwhile, the local residents protested against the sad incident and demanded legal action against WASA involved.
Such incidents have taken place in the past as well but the district administration, just like this time, remains indifferent to the plight of the helpless citizens.
