3-Year-Old Dies in Lahore Manhole, Father Seeks Justice

In a heart-wrenching incident at the Children’s Hospital in Lahore, a 3-year-old child tragically lost his life after falling into an uncovered manhole.

The child’s father has now formally requested the registration of a case against the hospital administration, including the Medical Superintendent (MS) and other responsible officials, citing gross negligence in managing hospital safety standards.

The tragic event occurred when the young child fell into an uncovered manhole located within the premises of the Children’s Hospital.

According to the father’s complaint, the child’s fall was a result of the administration’s carelessness in ensuring the safety of the hospital environment.

The father claims that the hospital staff not only failed to maintain proper safety measures but also attempted to cover up the incident immediately after it occurred.

As per the details shared in the father’s application, hospital staff initially sought to conceal the situation by dispersing the crowd that had gathered at the scene, likely to avoid public attention and possible scrutiny.

The father believes this was an attempt to hide the severity of the accident and avoid accountability.

The complaint further states that after the incident, a hospital staff member retrieved the child from the manhole in the father’s absence.

The father, upon being informed of the situation, rushed to the hospital’s emergency department with his child.

However, despite his urgent efforts to get medical help, the doctors declared the child dead upon arrival.

The grief-stricken father has since taken to seeking justice for his son’s death.

In his legal application, he urges the authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly and hold the hospital accountable for what he believes was a preventable tragedy.

He specifically named the Medical Superintendent and the hospital’s administration in his request for an FIR, accusing them of negligence in their duties.

Furthermore, the father highlighted the lack of support from the local police when he initially approached them.

According to his statement, the police station in-charge dismissed his concerns, offering little sympathy and instructing him to conduct his own investigation alongside theirs.

This response has left the grieving father feeling ignored and helpless.

This tragic incident raises serious concerns about safety practices within healthcare facilities, particularly in hospitals that cater to children, where safety should be paramount.

The parents of the deceased child are calling for a full investigation into the hospital’s protocols and the actions of its staff, demanding justice for their loss and measures to prevent such an incident from happening again.