Punjab Hoshiarpur 4-Year-Old Falls into 25-Foot Borewell Rescue Teams Rush to Site

Rescuers may drill a parallel borewell to reach him

A child in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, reportedly fell into an uncovered 25-foot-deep borewell while playing near an agricultural area. Family members and locals alerted authorities, prompting a coordinated rescue involving fire officials, police, and the local administration. District Commissioner Ashika Jain said teams from Baba Deep Singh Seva Dal and NDRF are working to reach the child, discussing technical options including digging a parallel borewell and building a ramp for faster access. The child is reportedly responding, while further updates are awaited.