The rescue operation to save three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a 700-foot-deep borewell in Kotputli, Rajasthan, has entered its sixth day. The incident, which occurred on December 23, 2024, has gripped the nation, as rescue teams work relentlessly to bring the child to safety.
Current Status of Rescue Operation
Child’s Scenario:
Chetna has been stuck in the borewell at about 150 feet deep.
Work done:
Work has been completed on joining the casing pipe through welding
The rescue team, with a horizontal tunnel digging operation at a 90-degree angle to the borewell, has been operated up to a length of 8 feet.
Consumption of Resources
Special equipment:
The fans, lights, oxygen, and cutter machine were pushed inside the borewell.
Simultaneously, parallel tunnel digging had to be continued to obviate compact soil besides rainfall within a short past.
Safety Precautions:
Media have been barred from the location to facilitate the smooth functioning of the operations and ensure safety.
Mother’s Appeal and Family Grief
Dhole Devi, Chetna’s mother, has been appealing to the authorities for her daughter’s rescue at the earliest. Her constant appeals, from tearful cries for help, reflect the emotional impact the ordeal has had on the family.
The family and the community continue to be agitated as the operation has entered its sixth day. Chetna’s uncle, Shubhram, has been vocal against the officials for not responding adequately and has particularly targeted the District Collector for not having visited the spot or met the family.
Rescue Delay Criticism
Community Complaints:
Citizens of the locality and community members have been angry at the delay in the rescue operation.
Many feel that the same rescue operation could have been completed much earlier if several alternative rescue plans were to be executed simultaneously.
Administrative Response:
Despite all these criticisms, rescue teams keep their focus on ensuring safe and effective operations, the administration urging people to show patience.
Problems during the Operation
Terrain Difficulties:
The region’s hard and compact soil made excavation a bit tough there.
Weather Conditions:
Consecutive rainfalls in the region have complicated rescue further by causing some occasional disruptions.
Depth of Borewell:
The 700-foot borewell demands all the planning to be without risk while rescuing.
Hope at Community Level and All Around the Nation
The national attention that has come, with the citizens watching keenly every update, calls for messages of hope towards Chetna and the family. Rescue teams are not giving up, still working hard day and night for success.
The rescue operation to save three-year-old Chetna underscores the complexities of such missions. Efforts are on the sixth day, and the family and community hold onto hope for a successful and safe outcome. The entire nation stands united in support of the child and her family.
