Karachi Manhole Tragedy: DC and SSP East Removed After Child’s Death
Karachi: The Government of Sindh has removed the District Commissioner (East) and Senior Superintendent of Police East from their posts following the tragic death of a child who fell into an uncovered manhole in the Nipa area, a development confirmed by official sources on Tuesday.
The incident ignited widespread outrage, prompting immediate administrative action and accountability measures.
Top Officials Relieved Over Negligence
According to a notification issued by the provincial administration:
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District Commissioner East was relieved from duty
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SSP East was also removed from the position
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An inquiry has been launched to determine institutional and field-level lapses
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The negligence included failure in monitoring hazardous uncovered manholes in the district
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Delayed emergency response also came under review
The removals mark one of the most high-profile administrative actions taken in Karachi over civic infrastructure negligence.
Public Anger Over Uncovered Manholes
The tragedy has intensified the public debate on:
🔴 Urban infrastructure failures in Karachi
🔴 Absence of manhole safety monitoring by district and police administration
🔴 Legal accountability for uncovered manholes in Pakistan
🔴 Child safety in metropolitan residential zones
🔴 Municipal-district coordination gaps
Civic safety experts have criticized the lack of real-time hazard surveillance, especially in densely populated regions like Karachi East.
Family Demands Prevention, Not Just Punishment
The affected family welcomed the removals but emphasized that:
“Action against officers is important, but the city must now implement permanent manhole safety surveillance, strict monitoring, and emergency readiness so no other life is lost.”
They also called for:
✔ Transparent inquiry reports
✔ Regular infrastructure safety audits
✔ Strict punishment for proven negligence
Inquiry Committee Expected to Expand Its Review
Sources say the inquiry will now also evaluate:
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District administration failure
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Police field negligence
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Local municipal performance
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Rescue chain-of-command slow response
Further suspensions or structural reforms may follow based on investigation findings.
Conclusion
The removal of the DC and SSP East reflects Sindh government’s emerging stance on zero tolerance for civic negligence. The tragedy serves as a wake-up call for systemic reforms, hazard monitoring, and public safety enforcement in Karachi’s civic infrastructure framework.
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