Minor Girl Dies in Open Manhole

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TOBA TEK SINGH: A minor girl died after falling into an open manhole in Tandlianwala, Faisalabad, on May 10.

Reports said Hania (4), daughter of Muhammad Wasim of Tayyaba Town locality, went to the street but did not return even after two hours.

During a search, locals found her dead in an open manhole.

Published in Dawn, May 11th, 2026.

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