Authorities in Karachi recovered the body of a child from a drain near NIPA Chowrangi, prompting shock and concern among local residents.
Passersby who noticed the body alerted police, who sealed off the area and dispatched a crime-scene team to collect evidence and begin an investigation.
The remains were moved for medico-legal examination, while officials launched a full-scale probe to determine the child’s identity, cause of death, and whether foul play was involved.
Local residents expressed distress over the incident, calling for more robust safety measures and regular monitoring of drains and open sewage to prevent similar tragedies in the future.