India, Aug. 30 -- A 27-year-old man narrowly escaped severe injuries after falling into a drain in Indirapuram on Thursday morning. The victim alleged negligence on part of the municipal corporation and police.

The man, who requested not to be identified, is a resident of a locality under the Khoda police station area. He was on his way to get a burger when he lost balance while reversing his scooter and plunged into a drain, approximately 7-8 feet deep.

"I managed to grab some projection in the drain. Later, a security guard helped me get out with a wooden ladder. I immediately called up the police, who called up local officials of the corporation. However, no one came to assist. I even submitted a complaint against the corporation, bu...