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Child rescued from 80-foot borewell in Faridabad after extensive operation
A young girl was successfully pulled to safety after falling into a deep borewell in Haryana's Faridabad district. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) led the multi-hour rescue effort in the village of Seehi.
LSN India ·

A child who fell into an 80-foot-deep borewell in Seehi village, Faridabad, was rescued following an intensive operation involving multiple emergency response teams. The NDRF played a lead role in the rescue efforts, which stretched over several hours to extract the girl safely from the narrow shaft.
The incident prompted a swift deployment of rescue personnel to the site, where specialized equipment and techniques were deployed to navigate the significant depth and confined space of the borewell. Rescuers worked methodically to ensure the child's safe extraction without causing further harm.
After extensive efforts, the girl was successfully brought to the surface and removed from the borewell. The successful conclusion of the operation underscores the capabilities of India's disaster response infrastructure in managing such challenging rescue scenarios.
Borewells pose a recurring hazard in rural and semi-urban areas across northern India, with children particularly vulnerable to accidental falls. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns around uncovered or inadequately secured boreholes in residential areas.