Bengaluru Teen Found Dead in Pipeline Sump; Family Alleges Police, BWSSB Apathy

• 14-year-old Preetham, missing for three days, found dead in an uncovered BWSSB concrete chamber near Tataguni, Bengaluru.
• Locals discovered the body after noticing a foul smell from a site where BWSSB pipeline work was done on Pipeline Road off Janakpura Road.
• Family alleges gross negligence by BWSSB, stating the 40x12 feet sump was left uncovered despite posing a clear threat.
• BWSSB claims the pipeline work was completed years ago and they were unaware of the open cover, promising an inquiry.
• Preetham's mother, Pushpa, accused Kaggalipura Police of apathy, stating they were told to 'search on your own' when reporting him missing.

Why It Matters: A Bengaluru teen's death in an uncovered sump highlights alleged negligence by authorities and police apathy.