Missing Teen's Body Found in Bengaluru Pipeline, Family Alleges Negligence

• A 14-year-old boy, Preetam, missing for three days, was found dead in an uncovered BWSSB concrete chamber in Tatanagudi, Bengaluru.
• Preetam's family had filed a missing person's complaint at Kaggalipura Police Station on January 29, but alleges lack of police assistance.
• Locals discovered the body on February 1 in the Pipeline Road area near Janakapura Road due to a foul smell, where BWSSB work had been done.
• The family blames BWSSB's negligence for leaving a 40-foot long, 12-foot wide sump uncovered, leading to the tragic death.
• BWSSB claims the pipeline work was completed years ago and they were unaware of the open chamber, promising an investigation.

Why It Matters: Negligence by authorities led to a teen's death in Bengaluru, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.