Ludhiana, April 5 -- An elderly man died after sustaining serious internal injuries upon falling into an open sewage drain in Bahadurke village near Chitti Colony. The deceased, identified as Harbhajan Ram, was returning home after buying groceries when the incident occurred.

According to his son, Hardeep Kumar, the 70-year-old was walking back from the market when he accidentally fell into an uncovered sewer.

"He was carrying a bag and didn't notice the open drain. He screamed for help, and some passersby managed to pull him out. By then, he was in severe pain," the passerby said.

Locals immediately rushed Harbhajan to a nearby hospital, but his condition worsened due to internal abdominal injuries. Doctors found that a vein had ruptu...