Indian Woman Falls into Sinkhole in Malaysia

— A tragic incident occurred in Malaysia's capital on Friday when a 48-year-old Indian tourist fell into a sinkhole after the pavement beneath her collapsed. The incident took place in the Dang Wangi area, where witnesses reported seeing the walkway suddenly give way, leading to the woman plunging approximately 26 feet into the hole. Local police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman confirmed that rescuers have been deployed to the scene, but there has been no immediate sign of the missing woman. Rescue operations have involved barricading the area and using an excavator to clear debris from the sinkhole. However, Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohamad Isa indicated that the search is complicated by strong underground water currents, which may have swept the woman away. He emphasized the need for careful planning in the search efforts, as disrupting public infrastructure could lead to flooding in the vicinity. Authorities noted that a soil slip had been reported in the same location last year, which had been addressed. In light of the current situation, businesses in the area have been advised to close temporarily to ensure safety. The woman had been vacationing in Malaysia with her husband and friends for about two months and was scheduled to return home the following day. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and infrastructure stability in the area.