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Bhati Gate manhole tragedy: Multiple fractures caused woman, infant’s death, says report

By Our Correspondent
February 03, 2026
The image shows a Wasa personnel searching for the woman and her daughter in a manhole in Lahore on January 29, 2026. — Geo News/Screengrab
The image shows a Wasa personnel searching for the woman and her daughter in a manhole in Lahore on January 29, 2026. — Geo News/Screengrab

LAHORE:The post-mortem report of the mother and daughter, who died after falling into a manhole at Bhati Gate has been released.

According to the report, injury marks were found on their heads. The report stated that nine-monthold Rida Fatima had a fractured neck bone, while the woman sustained multiple injuries on her back and a fractured right shoulder. The report said both died due to fractures of the head and neck bones. Sources said the post-mortem was conducted by a female doctor and the report has been sealed.