LAHORE (Web Desk) — The body of a 24-year-old woman was recovered from a sewer line on Outfall Road several hours after she and her infant daughter fell into an open drainage line in the Bhati Gate area, while the search for the 10-month-old child continues, police said on Tuesday.
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According to news reports, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Faisal Kamran confirmed that the deceased woman was identified as Saadia. He said the infant, Rida, was swept away by strong water flow inside the sewer, complicating rescue efforts.
TV report on the recovery of the mother’s body and the ongoing search for the missing infant. Video curtsey Dawn News
DIG Kamran said a high-level investigation committee has been formed, and a formal notification has been issued. The committee is expected to submit its findings within 24 hours.
He added that the victim’s family may register a case if they choose. Authorities have suspended the LDA Project Director and TEPA Director Shabbir Hussain in connection with the incident. All relevant departments are working jointly to locate the missing child.
It is pertinent to mention here that earlier the authorities termed the incident as fake, saying that technically it was impossible that someone have fallen into the manhole and could not be recovered.
