Young Boy's Death Excites Anger at the Local Government

by Claire Zvolanek

The Bangalore city government is in deep trouble with its citizens after a young boy drowned during a heavy storm after he was swept into an uncovered storm drain.  The boy, named Abishek, disappeared into the drain earlier last week and as of Friday his body had not been found.  The Bangalore government placed blame on the boy's mother for not keeping a better eye on her son, but that statement has roused anger among the population.  In a city where the living conditions are obviously low, this event could be a rending catalyst in the society.

An elderly man was also swept into an open storm drain during a heavy rain.  He died five days before Abhishek drowned.