A tense rescue operation is ongoing in Jhalariya village, Badnagar, Ujjain district, where a three-year-old child named Bhagirath fell into a borewell and got stuck nearly 60 feet below. The incident happened as Bhagirath, who was in the area with his family for sheep grazing, accidentally slipped into the uncovered borewell.
Authorities swiftly mobilized resources upon receiving the alert. The child, Bhagirath, is the son of Praveen Dewasi from Guranala, District Pali, Rajasthan. The family had been staying in the vicinity for three days for sheep grazing when the child fell into the open borehole on Paldoona Road.
Efforts are underway to establish contact with the trapped child, with a camera lowered into the borewell for continuous monitoring. Local villagers are actively supporting the rescue operation, while senior officials and specialized rescue teams are on-site, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Police Sub-Divisional Officer, and Station House Officer.
Specialized teams are working tirelessly, using equipment to ensure the safe retrieval of the child. A parallel pit is being dug next to the borewell to reach the child without further endangerment. The incident has deeply affected the village, drawing large crowds offering prayers and assistance to the rescue teams.
Authorities are closely monitoring the child’s condition through a camera in the borehole and are cautiously optimistic about the rescue operation. The administration is employing specialized equipment with utmost care due to the borewell’s depth and confined space, emphasizing risk minimization during the operation.
The administration is committed to taking all necessary measures to save the child. This incident underscores the persistent risks posed by open borewells in rural areas, highlighting the need for stricter safety measures enforcement to prevent such tragedies. The community anxiously awaits positive updates as the rescue efforts continue with determination.
