Eight-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling into Open Sewer in Faisalabad

An eight-year-old boy lost his life after slipping into an open sewage drain while playing in Faisalabad’s Ghulamabad area on Monday, rescue officials confirmed.

The victim, identified as Sohail, was playing near the uncovered drain when he reportedly lost his footing and fell in.

Rescue teams arrived at the scene and launched a search operation to locate the child. Personnel eventually retrieved the boy from the drain and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.

Officials handed over the body to the family after completing the necessary legal formalities.

The incident has sparked widespread grief among the victim’s family and residents of the area, reigniting concerns over the persistent danger posed by open and uncovered sewage drains in residential neighbourhoods.