MAN DROWNS AFTER FALLING IN TO MANHOLE AMID HEAVY RAIN IN MUMBAY

 

MAN DROWNS AFTER FALLING IN TO MANHOLE AMID HEAVY RAIN IN MUMBAY

A 45-year-old labourer died after falling into an open manhole in Mumbai's Sakinaka amid heavy rain. The tragedy has sparked questions over safety measures at the work siteDespite rescue operations that continued for nearly three hours, Sheikh could not be saved and was declared dead.Despite rescue operations that continued for nearly three hours, Sheikh could not be saved and was declared dead.A 45-year-old labourer was killed after falling into an open manhole in Mumbai’s Sakinaka area on Thursday, in an incident that has intensified scrutiny of civic safety measures during the monsoon.

The victim, identified as Aslam Sheikh, was reportedly on his way home when he accidentally stepped into the uncovered manhole on Khairani Road at around 10.45 am. The manhole, estimated to be 25 to 30 feet deep, had allegedly been left open due to ongoing civic maintenance work.A man died after being swept into an open manhole in Mumbai's Chandivali area.Heavy rains and waterlogging concealed the uncovered manhole, leading to the tragic incident.Fire brigade and disaster management teams recovered the man's body.Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi announced a homicide case against the contractor responsible for the manhole.The incident highlights concerns about civic infrastructure safety during monsoon season in Mumbai.

Prof. John Kurakar