Four-Year-Old Falls into Open Sewer in Nangloi, Rescue Operation Underway

Nangloi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : In a tragic incident in Nangloi, New Delhi, a four-year-old boy named Imran fell into an open sewer on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3:21 PM. Rescue operations are currently ongoing as authorities search for the child, who has been missing since the fall.

Imran’s father expressed his distress, stating, “The rescue operation is ongoing. We have no idea where he might be or how he got stuck.” The family is experiencing an agonizing wait, with no information about the child’s condition or whereabouts.

According to a neighbor, Imran was playing in the area when he fell into the sewer. Local residents alerted the police, who have since been working tirelessly to locate him. A neighbor named Akash recounted, “The boy came here at 3:21 PM looking for his father. When he couldn’t find him, his mother was about to take him home. He then asked to use the restroom and fell into the sewer.”

Another witness reported that an older child, around eight or nine years old, ran to inform adults that Imran had fallen in. “I urge the police to act quickly and find the boy,” he added.

Despite the ongoing search efforts, some neighbors have criticized the local administration, arguing that the presence of open sewers poses a significant risk to children. They pointed out that while local politicians often visit the area during election campaigns, the issue of maintaining safe sewer systems remains unaddressed. “If the sewer had been covered, this tragedy could have been avoided,” they lamented.

The community remains hopeful for a swift resolution as rescue teams continue their search.