The heartbreaking discovery of six-year-old Shaik Suleman Ashraf’s body in an open drainage at his residence in Old Raja Rajeswaripeta, Vijayawada, led to accusations against VMC officials for neglecting to cover the drain. Suleman, missing since a Wednesday evening, was found deceased on Thursday morning after a search by police and sanitation workers. The incident sparked community outrage, with locals attributing the tragedy to the VMC’s failure to secure the drain. Public officials, including the local MLA and VMC Commissioner, visited the site. The MLA directed immediate action while residents expressed repeated appeals to cover the drain, highlighting safety concerns and the tragic loss.
Tragic Loss of Six-Year-Old Boy Unveils Uncovered Drainage Safety Concerns
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