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3-year-old girl falls into open borewell in Faridabad, rescue operation underway
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 02:16 AM
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A three‑year‑old child slipped into an uncovered borewell in Faridabad, Haryana, and rescue teams are currently working to extract her.
A three‑year‑old girl fell into an open borewell in the industrial city of Faridabad, Haryana, early on Monday. The borewell, which was not secured, became a deep trap for the child, prompting immediate alerts from local residents.
Emergency services, including the district administration, fire brigade and specialized rescue personnel, arrived at the site within minutes. Teams have deployed ropes, ladders and a digging rig to reach the child, while medical staff stand by to provide first‑aid once she is lifted out.
Authorities have warned the public about the dangers of uncovered borewells and have urged owners to seal or properly fence such structures. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of safety norms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Emergency services, including the district administration, fire brigade and specialized rescue personnel, arrived at the site within minutes. Teams have deployed ropes, ladders and a digging rig to reach the child, while medical staff stand by to provide first‑aid once she is lifted out.
Authorities have warned the public about the dangers of uncovered borewells and have urged owners to seal or properly fence such structures. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of safety norms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.