Open manholes on Rawalpindi’s busy Chandni Chowk Service Road, located between the IESCO and NADRA offices, pose significant safety risks and could potentially cause serious accidents, residents have warned, urging authorities to address the problem immediately.
The affected segment connects prominent offices including IESCO, banks, call centres, and the NADRA office, making it a highly crowded area with thousands of pedestrians and commuters daily. Residents and commuters fear accidents as these uncovered manholes remain unattended on such a busy thoroughfare, compromising people’s safety.
Local residents have called upon the relevant authorities to swiftly investigate the matter, identify the responsible departments, and take urgent measures to cover the manholes properly. They emphasized that quick action is necessary to ensure the safety of citizens and avoid any potential tragedies or injuries.
The community hopes their concerns will be acknowledged promptly and the issue will be resolved by covering these dangerous openings, thus ensuring a safer daily commute for everyone using this vital stretch of road.
