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.
Assam Rifles rescued Olina Ningshen from militants in Manipur’s Kamjong district after a cross border attack. The rescue used multiple teams and included humanitarian help for affected civilians. Security forces apprehended one militant and restored stability, underscoring persistent cross border threats and the urgent need to strengthen border security.
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A cruise boat carrying 35–40 passengers overturned on the Bargi river in Jabalpur district after a sudden storm, officials said. Four people drowned while others were reportedly rescued as emergency teams rushed to the site. The incident has raised questions about safety checks and boat operations during rough weather on inland waterways.
A compound wall collapsed in central Bengaluru near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital on Wednesday, killing at least seven people, including three children. Police said victims were crushed while they were present nearby. A large-scale rescue operation was launched at the spot, and the chief minister visited the area as investigations begin into what caused the wall to fail.
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