Punjab Tragedy: Four-year-old Boy Fell into Borewell in Hoshiarpur; Rescue Efforts Underway

Punjab: A tragedy struck, where a four-year-old boy fell into an open borewell at Chak Samana Village near on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya road. The child identified as Vanshu, accidentally slipped into the deep borehole while playing near the site. The incident occurred on Friday May 15, soon after the tragedy villagers raised an alarm and informed the district administration.

Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain and other senior administrative officials rushed to the spot to monitor the rescue efforts. Fire brigade, police, Baba Deep Singh Sewa Dal volunteers, and now the NDRF are attempting to rescue a child believed to be trapped 25 feet down a borewell. Rescue teams are supplying oxygen and monitoring the child's condition via camera.

A parallel pit is being dug using a JCB machine to facilitate a safe rescue. Villagers have gathered at the site, anxiously awaiting updates as the operation continues.