Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): A dramatic rescue mission in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district ended in relief after a four-year-old boy trapped inside a borewell for several hours was safely brought out by rescue teams shortly after midnight.
The child, Gurkaran Singh, had fallen into the borewell at Chak Samana village on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya route, prompting an urgent response from emergency teams and district officials. The operation, which lasted nearly nine hours, saw rescuers working under challenging conditions to ensure the boy was pulled out unharmed.
He was successfully rescued at around 12:40 am and immediately shifted to a hospital, where doctors conducted medical checks to confirm his condition was stable.
The rescue effort involved personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Punjab Police, civil administration officials and villagers, all working in coordination to save the child.
Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain and Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Malik personally monitored the rescue from the site and coordinated the efforts of different teams throughout the night.
Authorities deployed advanced monitoring equipment, including a camera lowered into the borewell to track the child’s position. An oxygen supply line was also inserted to ensure he continued receiving air during the rescue process.
Officials said the expertise of more than 40 NDRF members played a vital role in overcoming technical difficulties during the operation.
Punjab Jails Minister Dr Ravjot Singh and Hoshiarpur MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal were also present at the site and praised the rescue workers for their determination and swift action.
Dr Ravjot Singh said the combined support of rescue agencies and local residents made it possible to complete the sensitive mission successfully. MP Chabbewal described the operation as highly delicate and appreciated the uninterrupted efforts that led to the child’s safe recovery.
SSP Malik also lauded the commitment shown by every official involved, saying the collective response ensured a positive outcome.
The successful rescue brought emotional scenes at the site as family members and villagers, who had spent hours anxiously waiting, celebrated the child’s safe return.
