5-Year-Old Dies After Falling Into 150-Foot Borewell in Rajasthan

A 57-hour rescue operation faced technical challenges but was unable to save the child, who succumbed to injuries and deprivation.

The child, identified as Aryan, fell into an open 150-foot-deep borewell while playing on an agricultural farm in Kalikhad village, Rajasthan, on December 9.
Rescue teams, including NDRF and SDRF personnel, worked for over 57 hours, digging a parallel pit and using advanced equipment to reach the boy.
Technical difficulties, including equipment failure and challenging underground conditions like steam and water levels, delayed the rescue efforts.
Aryan was pulled out in an unconscious state late Wednesday night and rushed to a hospital, where multiple attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Local authorities have pledged to enforce measures to ensure open borewells are covered to prevent similar tragedies in the future.