Ahmedabad Girl Still Missing After Falling Into Open Drain on Vishala Road
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A 10-year-old girl with a visual impairment remained missing on Sunday after falling into an uncovered drainage channel, reportedly around 40 feet deep, on Ahmedabad’s Narol-Pirana Road. The incident has triggered questions over the safety of public infrastructure and alleged negligence by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB).
Girl Falls Into Open Drain Near Vishala Road
The incident occurred at around 5.30 pm on Saturday near the road leading towards Dev Farm from Vishala-Narol Road. The girl, identified as Manisha Salat, was reportedly with her mother when she fell into the open drain.
According to preliminary reports, her mother briefly released her hand while getting down from an autorickshaw to pay the fare. The girl allegedly stepped backwards and fell into the drain.
Search Operation Continues
Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services deployed teams to search for the girl. Rescue personnel examined the drainage channel and nearby areas, while officials considered inspecting the route towards a pumping station.
Despite the search efforts, the girl had not been traced by Sunday. Authorities were also expected to assess the drain's depth and water flow before proceeding with further searches.
AMC and GPCB Face Questions Over Safety
The incident has raised concerns about the presence of an uncovered drainage channel along a busy road. Questions have been raised over the responsibility of civic and environmental authorities for safety measures and the maintenance of drainage infrastructure.
The absence of adequate safeguards around an open drain poses a serious risk to pedestrians, particularly children and people with disabilities. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the responsibility for the uncovered channel remain matters for official examination.
Family Awaits News as Search Continues
With the girl still missing, the search operation remains the immediate priority. Further updates from rescue teams and authorities are awaited as efforts continue to locate her.
