Body of Missing Minor Recovered From Drain in Khanna

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Islamabad: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police on Sunday recovered the body of a minor boy from a drain in the jurisdiction of Khanna police station.

Police identified the deceased as Hamza, son of Siraj Khan, a resident of Bilal Town, Khanna Pul, Street No. 8, House No. 117. According to officials, the child had gone out around noon on September 13 to play and bathe but did not return home.

His family later lodged a missing complaint with Khanna police station.

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The boy’s body was discovered in a nearby drain the following day. Police said the child was accustomed to bathing in the drain, which is located very close to his house.

Station House Officer (SHO) Khanna, Umar Hayat, told APP that repeated awareness messages had been issued to residents, advising them to avoid bathing in drains due to rising water levels and flood-like conditions.

He expressed sorrow over the tragic incident and confirmed that the case was under investigation to assess all possible aspects.

The police once again appealed to citizens to refrain from bathing in drains or flood channels, stressing that such practices are extremely hazardous, particularly during periods of high water flow.