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Gutter tragedy: Family loses child, faces homelessness
8 Nov
Summary
- A 10-year-old girl vanished into an open manhole on Narol-Vishala road.
- Her family, already impoverished, lost their belongings during the aftermath.
- Three of the four surviving children have visual impairments.
A devastating incident occurred on Narol-Vishala road when a 10-year-old girl, Manisha Salat, fell into an open sewer and was never recovered. Her family, residing in a makeshift shelter, has been left heartbroken and destitute. The open manhole, concealed by overgrown grass, claimed Manisha's life shortly after she and her mother exited an autorickshaw.
The girl's mother recounted the harrowing moments of Manisha's fall and her subsequent disappearance. Emergency services reportedly arrived two hours after the incident. Despite days of searching, no identifiable remains, not even clothes, were found. The family alleges their belongings were confiscated by authorities during the search.
Currently, Manisha's parents and their four other children, three of whom are visually impaired, live in extreme poverty. They survive on casual labor and street performances, often struggling to secure even one meal a day. The family has a history of displacement, having lived in temporary settlements for years.
Neighbors from nearby communities now provide them with essential water. The parents expressed a deep desire for their children to receive treatment and a better life, a stark contrast to their current harsh reality.
