Haryana: 3-year-old girl rescued from borewell after falling while playing
A dramatic rescue operation in Faridabad saved a 3-year-old girl who fell into a borewell while playing. Read how NDRF and local teams saved her.
In a heart-stopping rescue operation that lasted through the night, a three-year-old girl was successfully pulled out of a borewell in Faridabad's Seehi village early Monday morning. The toddler had fallen into the deep shaft while playing, triggering a massive coordinated emergency response.
A terrifying accident during playtime
The incident unfolded on Sunday evening around 6 PM. According to reports, the young girl was out playing when she accidentally tumbled into the borewell. Her mother, who was nearby, expressed her shock at how quickly the tragedy occurred. Speaking to the media, the mother noted that the child was heading toward a shop when the accident happened and admitted she was unaware of the exact depth of the borewell.
"I have no idea how deep this borewell is," the mother shared, describing the harrowing moments before help arrived. She added that while her daughters often played outside, this sudden accident had left the family in a state of terror.
Massive multi-agency rescue operation
The rescue effort was a race against time involving several specialized units. NDRF Deputy Commandant Kunal Tiwari confirmed that the control room was alerted to the situation at 7:45 PM, shortly after the fall was reported. Emergency teams reached the scene in Seehi village by 9:05 PM to begin the delicate extraction process.
The operation was a massive joint effort, bringing together expertise from various departments to ensure the child's safety:
- NDRF: National Disaster Response Force
- Haryana SDRF: State Disaster Response Force
- State Police and Fire Services
- UP Civil Defence (Ghaziabad)
- Medical Department and Municipal Corporation
Successful extraction in the early hours
After hours of intense work in the dark, the rescue teams achieved success at 3:50 AM on Monday. The toddler was safely brought out of the borewell and immediately transported to a medical facility for treatment and observation.
While the family waited in agony, local residents and authorities worked tirelessly to ensure the child was brought out safely, turning a potential tragedy into a story of successful emergency coordination.