Learning from tragedy

The discovery of a minor boy’s body after a prolonged period of eleven days in a nearby water tank in North Karachi raises serious concerns about the adequacy of the investigation conducted by the area police. Cases like this demand prompt and thorough action, including immediate searches of likely locations, community engagement, and the use of all available resources to find missing individuals.

The inability to find the boy for 11 days suggests potential negligence or inefficiency in the investigative procedures, such as failure to search nearby water bodies or tanks thoroughly. It also underscores the need for better training, accountability, and resource allocation within law enforcement to handle such sensitive cases effectively.

Dr Mohammad Saleem

Karachi