24 hours and counting: Minor stuck in 300-feet-deep borewell in MP; situation worsening

The rescue operation of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, who fell into a 300-feet deep borewell in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, is currently underway.

To rescue the girl, the officials are using several JCB and poclain machines to dig a ditch parallel to the borewell. However, the personnel engaged in the rescue operations have managed to dig only 32 feet deep ditch due to the thick stones.

Meanwhile, the girl, who was stuck 20 feet deep inside the borewell, has now slipped down even further to a depth of 50 feet.

The inspection camera and oxygen pipe have been installed in the borewell for the safety and well-being of the girl. An ambulance and a team of doctors have also been deployed at the spot

A frantic rescue operation is underway to rescue a child who has been trapped in a well for several hours, officials said on Wednesday.

"The girl slipped further than 50 feet, we are providing oxygen to her. We are facing difficulty in drilling because of hard rock," he said, adding that the ground adjacent to the borehole is being continuously drilled to reach the child's level.

However, the authorities are concerned about the child's condition, as her movements are not clearly visible from the surface. "The baby is not responding much but we are giving her oxygen at her level... we are hoping for a positive result," Tiwari said, remaining hopeful.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who belongs to Sehore district, took cognizance of the incident on Tuesday and directed officials to ensure the safety of the girl.