Man Falls Into Soakaway Built Inside His Room, Wife Calls for Justice

A woman has shared a harrowing account of how her husband fell into a collapsed soakaway that was dangerously constructed inside their room by their landlord. The incident occurred in a residential building along Awan Fani, near Airport Road.

In an interview with Brekete Family, the victim’s wife explained that tenants were aware of the poorly built toilet and avoided the room due to safety concerns. However, while preparing to move out, the floor caved in, causing her husband and a helper to fall into the pit.

“We were preparing for our wedding, and my sister wanted to move in and pay for the remaining months. While packing, my husband called someone to assist him. During the process, they both fell into the collapsed soakaway,” she recounted.

The accident left her husband with severe injuries to his neck, leg, and hand, requiring ongoing medical treatment. Despite attempts to hold the landlord accountable, he has refused to take responsibility.

“The landlord promised to cover the medical expenses if we withdrew our police report, but nothing has been done,” she added.

The family also suffered property losses, including a broken television, a missing sewing machine head, and the loss of a wedding ring. Meanwhile, the landlord has reportedly begun digging a new soakaway for incoming tenants without addressing the safety hazards.

Local authorities are now being urged to step in and ensure justice for the victim.

Watch the interview below: