Overview
- On the chief minister’s orders, the Sindh Local Government Department suspended senior KMC, KWSB and local administration officials, while Karachi police formed a three-member inquiry panel that has begun taking statements.
- KMC’s report blamed Red Line BRT activity and a nearby Chase Up store for drainage damage, but BRT management rejected responsibility, saying no work was underway near the site and the project does not maintain sewers.
- CCTV released this week shows Ibrahim falling into the uncovered drain and separate footage indicates a dumper dislodged the cover on November 17, suggesting the manhole remained open for nearly 13 days.
- Residents and volunteers reported delayed official response, pooled funds to bring machinery, and the child’s body was recovered roughly 14–15 hours later near Sir Syed University.
- A separate incident saw another child fall into an open manhole in Karachi and be rescued, as Mayor Murtaza Wahab apologized to the family, cited widespread theft of covers, and promised new SOPs and reforms.