Jaipur: After a continuous 10-day long rescue operation the authorities in Kotputli area of Jaipur in Rajasthan have rescued a three year old girl from borewell on Wednesday.
Officials confirmed this and said that the girl identified as Chatna has been pulled out from the 1790 feet deep borewell after around 10 days added her chances of survival remain critically low .
The girl was immediately rushed to hospital after being pulled out by the SDRF after being dug out a parallel tunnel to the borewell. The medical team at BDM Hospital remained on high alert, prepared to provide comprehensive care to the young girl.
Collector Kalpana Agarwal explained that the borewell was tilted after a certain depth, complicating the rescue. Experts from Delhi and Jaipur Metro were called in to assist in locating and accessing the borewell. Initially, the tunnel was estimated to require an 8-foot width but was later expanded to 12 feet to facilitate the operation.
Earlier, MLA Hansraj Patel expressed optimism throughout the operation, stating that the rescue was nearing completion. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma monitored the situation closely, ensuring that all necessary resources were provided.
Dayaram, Chetna’s grandfather, praised the relentless efforts of the administration and rescue teams, who worked tirelessly in the harsh winter conditions. He urged authorities to cover open borewells to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
However, the locals questioned the planning and execution of the rescue operation raising concerns for the delay in bringing out the girl.
On the contrary, authorities assured that there was no negligence, and every effort was made to save the child.