Rescue Operations Continue for Three-Year-Old Girl Trapped in 700-Foot Borewell in Rajasthan

Efforts to rescue three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a 700-foot borewell in Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district, remain ongoing as specialized teams work against the clock. The incident occurred while the child was playing on her father’s farm, and the challenging nature of the operation has stretched rescue efforts over 40 hours.

Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are leading the mission, but the narrow width of the borewell has complicated the process

Challenges in the Rescue Operation

Initially, rescuers attempted to retrieve Chetna using a hook attached to 10-foot iron rods, followed by locally assembled equipment made of iron plates. Later, a piling machine was brought in from Haryana to aid the effort. NDRF in-charge Yogesh Meena outlined the dual rescue strategy:

Plan A: Digging a 10-foot-deep pit using a JCB excavator near the borewell.

Plan B: Employing the piling machine to dig as deep as 150 feet to facilitate access to the child.

Chetna initially fell to a depth of 15 feet on Monday but slipped further down when her family attempted to rescue her. The borewell, completed just days earlier, had been left uncovered, according to officials.

To ensure Chetna’s safety while the rescue proceeds, an oxygen pipe has been lowered into the borewell, providing her with a steady supply of oxygen. Four ambulances are stationed at the site, ready for any eventuality.

“The girl’s movements have been captured on camera, and the oxygen pipe has been supplying her with air,” officials stated, highlighting the delicate balance between urgency and precision in the operation.

The rescue mission underscores the critical importance of safety measures around open borewells and has drawn attention nationwide as the authorities race to bring the child to safety.