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NDRF Rescues Girl from 80‑ft Borewell in Faridabad
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 05:18 AM
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In Faridabad’s Sehi village, a child fell into an 80‑foot deep borewell. The National Disaster Response Force and other teams carried out a multi‑hour rescue operation, successfully extracting the girl unharmed.
In the early hours of Tuesday, a 5‑year‑old girl was found trapped inside an 80‑foot borewell in Sehi village, Faridabad. The incident prompted an immediate response from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) along with local police and volunteer teams.
Rescue crews began by clearing debris and setting up a rig to lower a harness. After several hours of careful work, the girl was secured and brought to the surface. She was handed over to medical staff for a brief checkup.
The borewell’s depth and narrow opening made the operation technically challenging, but the coordinated effort of the NDRF and volunteers ensured a safe extraction. Authorities have urged residents to report any similar hazards promptly.
The incident highlights the importance of rapid emergency response in rural and peri‑urban areas. The NDRF team praised the local volunteers for their cooperation and quick action.
Rescue crews began by clearing debris and setting up a rig to lower a harness. After several hours of careful work, the girl was secured and brought to the surface. She was handed over to medical staff for a brief checkup.
The borewell’s depth and narrow opening made the operation technically challenging, but the coordinated effort of the NDRF and volunteers ensured a safe extraction. Authorities have urged residents to report any similar hazards promptly.
The incident highlights the importance of rapid emergency response in rural and peri‑urban areas. The NDRF team praised the local volunteers for their cooperation and quick action.