Tragic Borewell Rescue: Rajasthan's Heartbreaking Tale

A tragic incident in Rajasthan saw a three-year-old girl, Chetna, fall into a 150-foot borewell. Despite a 10-day rescue effort by NDRF and SDRF, she was brought out in an unconscious state and declared dead. The operation faced challenges due to sedimentary rock layers, frustrating rescuers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jaipur | Updated: 01-01-2025 21:50 IST | Created: 01-01-2025 21:50 IST
Tragic Borewell Rescue: Rajasthan's Heartbreaking Tale
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A tragic incident unfolded in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district when a three-year-old girl, Chetna, fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell on an agriculture farm.

A 10-day rescue effort by NDRF and SDRF teams ended in sorrow as she was brought out unconscious and declared dead at the hospital, officials reported.

Challenges arose due to hard rock layers, hindering drilling efforts and leading to frustration among rescuers. Earlier, the family accused local authorities of negligence during the prolonged rescue mission.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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