Father Enters Delhi Drain to Search for Missing Son
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
A 15-year-old boy named Mithun went missing after falling into a drain in the Jasola area of Southeast Delhi while attempting to catch a kite. Despite search efforts by the NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, and the DDMA, the boy remained untraced 24 hours after the incident. His father, Awadhesh, entered the drain himself on Sunday to search the fast-flowing water. Local residents have since blocked traffic in protest, alleging administrative negligence and inadequate search methods.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked public outrage over urban infrastructure safety and the efficacy of emergency response operations in Delhi's residential areas.
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