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This is an archive article published on December 10, 2024

Operation to rescue 5-year-old who fell into borewell enters 2nd day in Rajasthan

Aryan got stuck on an old motor machine in the borewell on Monday. An NDRF official they are not sending food as he could slip into the water below.

rajasthan borewellJCBs are digging soil around the borewell, where Aryan has been stuck for 18 hours (Express photo)

For more than 18 hours, 5-year-old Aryan has been stuck 150 feet into a borewell near his house in Dausa. Teams from the NDRF, SDRF, and Civil Defence are currently engaged in rescue operations at the spot.

The boy fell into the borewell at 3.15 pm on Monday in Kalikhad village. The NDRF team said he is trapped between old pipes, but safe.

SP of Dausa Rajneeta Sharma told The Indian Express, “We had sent in a camera yesterday and the child was seen moving. Now, it is expected that the child has slept. The situation is tricky because there is a boring motor machine at 150 feet of depth upon which the child is trapped. So, the usual process, where the NDRF uses a ring to get the child out, cannot be used in this scenario. We are trying our best and hopefully, the child will be out of danger in a few hours.”

Soil is being dug up near the borewell with 7 JCBs and L&T machines. An NDRF official said that they are not sending any food to Aryan because if the child slips further while catching the food, it would be dangerous as there is 10 feet of water below.

Jagdish Meena, Aryan’s father, told mediapersons, “My wife was taking a bath near the water tank in the field. During this time, Aryan was playing there. Suddenly Aryan’s foot slipped and he fell into the open borewell in front of his mother. The borewell is about 160 feet deep, which was dug 3 years ago. However, this borewell was not being used because the motor got stuck in it in the beginning. It has been open since then.”

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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