The tragic incident took place in the Sanbal area of Islamabad. According to officials, the child fell into an uncovered sewage pit dug in a residential area and lost his life on the spot.

An ICT spokesperson said the incident occurred in an illegally established settlement built on government land through encroachment. For sewage disposal, an open pit had been dug, which proved fatal for the young child.

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The spokesperson confirmed that the child fell into the open sewer and died immediately. After the incident, legal action was initiated against those responsible for digging the pit and failing to put safety measures in place.

Authorities said the incident highlights serious safety risks in illegal housing developments. They assured that strict action will be taken against those found guilty of negligence to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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This incident shows how dangerous illegal settlements can be for families. Poor planning and lack of safety can turn small mistakes into deadly tragedies. Strong action may help stop such incidents from happening again.