10 days after she fell into a borewell in Rajasthan, 3-year-old girl declared dead

The child, who was pulled out in an unconscious condition, was declared dead after she was taken to a local hospital. This comes after five failed attempts to pull her out, with rain and inclement weather further delaying the process.

The child was closely wrapped in a white cloth when rescuers pulled her out. (Express)

A three-year-old girl who fell into a 170-feet deep borewell in the village Badiyali ki Dhani in Rajasthan’s Kotputli 10 days ago was pulled out late Thursday, with authorities declaring her dead soon after.

National Disaster Response Force Chief Yogesh Meena told the media that rescuers had drilled a parallel hole in the ground to pull out the girl’s unconscious body. The child, who fell on December 23, was found at 6:25 pm. “We have put 30 officials of NDRF on work to get the girl out of safety,” he said.

The girl was brought dead to Kotputli’s BDM Hospital, its principal medical officer Chaitanya Rawat said.

“The girl was moved into an emergency ward, where a team of specially assigned doctors conducted a medical checkup. We have moved the body to the mortuary. The district collector has given us permission to do a postmortem at night. The time of death will be clear only after that,” he told reporters.

This comes after five failed attempts to pull her out, with rain and inclement weather further delaying the process.

This is the second such incident in a month — on December 11, a 5-year-old who fell into a 150-feet deep borewell in the state’s Dausa district was pulled out by rescuers after three days but he was declared dead on arrival when taken to a hospital.

Parul Kulshrestha

Parul Kulshrestha is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Rajasthan. A lawyer turned journalist, she brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to her reporting, blending legal precision with deep social inquiry to cover one of India's most culturally and politically vibrant regions. Expertise and Experience Legal-Journalistic Synergy: Parul’s transition from a legal background to mainstream journalism provides her with a distinct advantage in interpreting policy, legislation, and judicial impacts. This expertise allows her to "read between the lines" of government orders and court rulings affecting the public. Diverse Beat: With years of experience across both mainstream newsrooms and independent journalism, she has built high-level authority in several critical areas: Nomadic Tribes & Marginalized Communities: She is recognized for her sensitive and in-depth reporting on the struggles and rights of Rajasthan's nomadic populations, often giving a voice to those outside the traditional political spotlight. Gender & Social Justice: Parul focuses on the intersection of law and gender, covering issues ranging from women’s safety and reproductive rights to the socio-economic empowerment of rural women. Environmental & Political Reporting: She tracks Rajasthan’s complex political landscape—including electoral shifts and bureaucratic changes—alongside critical environmental concerns like water scarcity and land use. Academic & Professional Pedigree: Her background as a lawyer, combined with her rise to the rank of Principal Correspondent at a national broadsheet, establishes her as a senior voice in the media landscape. ... Read More

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