Rescue Efforts Underway for Chetna Stuck in 700-ft Borewell in Rajasthan
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Jaipur, Dec 24 (NationPress) Efforts are currently focused on rescuing three-year-old Chetna, who accidentally fell into a 700-ft deep borewell located in Kiratpura, within the Kotputli region of Rajasthan. According to officials, the rescue team is utilizing the 'hook technique' for her retrieval.
This local method, known as 'Jugaad', involves using a hook attached to a rod to assist in pulling the girl out.
Chetna fell into the borewell while playing around 2 p.m. on Monday and became trapped at a depth of approximately 150 feet. The rescue team has successfully lifted her by 40 feet using this hook technique.
Supervision of the operation is being conducted by senior officers from the NDRF-SDRF outside the borewell. Within the first hour, Chetna was raised by roughly 15 feet. An ambulance is on standby for any emergencies. At the time of this report, she had been lifted a total of 40 feet, as noted by officials.
NDRF in-charge Yogesh Meena reported that Chetna was trapped at a depth of around 154-155 feet. After successfully raising her about 1.5 feet, the surrounding soil shifted. A J-hook (umbrella system) was attached, and an L-band was secured to prevent her from sliding back down. The child is currently caught at a junction where the soil transitions to hard stone, complicating the extraction process. However, efforts are ongoing to secure the L-band around her.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Brijesh Chaudhary has assured that all feasible measures are being taken to ensure Chetna's safe rescue, with the operation continuing throughout the night. The team is facing challenges due to wet soil and swampy conditions below. Nevertheless, a ring has been placed beneath her to aid in the rescue, and she is being provided with oxygen.
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Sub Inspector Ravi Kumar stressed that all involved agencies -- NDRF, Civil Defence, and local authorities -- are dedicated to rescuing Chetna. Historically, such operations were conducted by the Army, but presently, the NDRF and Civil Defence possess adequate resources to manage these situations, he stated.
The unfortunate incident occurred while Chetna was playing.
Despite enduring hunger and thirst while trapped in the borewell, the rescue teams faced two unsuccessful attempts before finally succeeding on the third try, employing an improvised technique. Authorities had obtained consent from Chetna's family prior to proceeding, making it clear that the administration would not be liable for any injuries during the rescue.
Currently, it appears that Chetna's extraction from the 700-foot borewell is imminent, as the team continues to utilize the 'Jugaad' method to ensure her safe return, as confirmed by officials.
