Chetna’s rescue in Rajasthan has become the focus of an emotional plea by the mother of a three-year-old girl trapped in a borewell in Rajasthan’s Kotputli district. On December 23, Chetna fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell while playing on her father’s farm in the Sarund area. Since then, her mother, Dholi Devi, has been waiting for authorities to rescue her daughter. In a heartfelt statement to PTI, she said, “It’s been six days… My daughter is hungry and thirsty. What if the girl was the collector madam’s child? Would she let her be there for so long? Please get my daughter out as soon as possible.”
Efforts to Rescue Chetna from Borewell
Rescue operations, which began immediately after the incident, faced multiple setbacks, including rain that delayed progress. Despite challenges, rescue teams have continued their efforts, working tirelessly to reach Chetna. Initially, attempts to retrieve her using an iron ring with a rope were unsuccessful. However, after a thorough assessment, authorities brought in a piling machine to dig a parallel pit to create an L-shaped tunnel leading to the girl. This new method involves a two-member team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) jawans working in a manual drilling process, observed via cameras for safety and coordination.
Ongoing Operations and Support
The NDRF and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are working alongside medical personnel and ambulance units on-site to ensure Chetna’s safety and health during the extended ordeal. With the child having gone without food and water for six days, the urgency of the operation has only intensified. The district collector, Kalpana Agarwal, has assured the public that all necessary efforts are being made to reach the girl as quickly as possible. Special equipment requested by the rescue team is being sent to aid in the operation.
As the rescue operation continues, the community remains hopeful, while Dholi Devi’s emotional plea highlights the emotional toll such incidents take on families. The delay in the rescue has sparked public concern, with many questioning why the efforts are not faster, especially when lives are at stake.