The first attempts to rescue her were simple—a ring lowered in hopes of pulling her out. But as the hours turned into days, it became clear that the task was far more complex.
In the quiet village of Badiyali Dhani, Rajasthan, a tragedy unfolded that gripped the hearts of many. Three-year-old Chetna, full of the playful energy of childhood, fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell on her father’s farm on December 23. What began as an innocent day of play turned into a desperate struggle for her life.
The first attempts to rescue her were simple—a ring lowered in hopes of pulling her out. But as the hours turned into days, it became clear that the task was far more complex. By the time rescue teams brought in heavy machinery and began digging a parallel tunnel, they faced daunting challenges: unyielding rock formations, relentless rain, and the haunting race against time. For over 160 hours, day and night, rescuers toiled, driven by the hope of saving Chetna. It was one of the longest and toughest operations the region had ever seen.
Her family, meanwhile, lived a nightmare. “She’s hungry, she’s thirsty. How much longer can she hold on?” her mother pleaded as each passing hour deepened their anguish. The delay in the operation added to their despair. Former minister Rajendra Singh Gudha echoed their frustrations, criticizing both the family for leaving the borewell uncovered and the administration for what he called a slow response. “The efforts we’re seein
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