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Rescue Teams Battle 22-Hour Borewell Tragedy to Save Child Masoom Bhomaram in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM
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More than 22 hours after Masoom Bhomaram fell into a borewell in Poonia dhani, Rajasthan, NDRF, SDRF and other units continue a high‑intensity rescue, while his family and villagers await his safe extraction.
Masoom Bhomaram, a young child, fell into a narrow borewell in the Poonia dhani area of Borvel, Rajasthan, more than 22 hours ago. The incident was reported by local villagers who immediately alerted authorities, prompting a swift deployment of rescue resources.
A multi‑agency operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other specialized teams has been underway. Crews have deployed drilling rigs, oxygen supply lines and a rescue cage, working around the clock under challenging conditions to reach the child trapped at depth.
Family members and nearby residents have gathered at the site, offering prayers and support while anxiously watching the progress. Officials have urged patience, emphasizing that safety remains paramount as they continue the delicate extraction effort.
As of the latest update, the rescue teams remain on the ground, employing a coordinated, “war‑zone” level approach to bring Masoom safely to the surface. The community hopes for a positive outcome in the coming hours.
A multi‑agency operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other specialized teams has been underway. Crews have deployed drilling rigs, oxygen supply lines and a rescue cage, working around the clock under challenging conditions to reach the child trapped at depth.
Family members and nearby residents have gathered at the site, offering prayers and support while anxiously watching the progress. Officials have urged patience, emphasizing that safety remains paramount as they continue the delicate extraction effort.
As of the latest update, the rescue teams remain on the ground, employing a coordinated, “war‑zone” level approach to bring Masoom safely to the surface. The community hopes for a positive outcome in the coming hours.