A teenager fell into an open well near a construction site in Liluah in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Sunday, even as the body of four-year-old Mahi was recovered from a borewell at Kasan in Gurgaon, Harayana.
The incident occurred at 3. 30 p.m., but more than six hours later, the body of 17-year-old Roshan Mandal had not been recovered.
Till 10 p.m., the authorities could not ascertain whether or not he was alive.
Mr. Mandal, a construction worker, had slipped into the well more than 40 feet deep, while trying to draw water from it. Because of the well’s very narrow diameter, it was difficult for the firemen, who were the first to reach the spot, to conduct rescue operations. Those engaged in rescue work also struggled as there was toxic gas inside the well.
The Disaster Management Group of the Kolkata Police, believed to have been far better equipped to handle the situation, arrived at the spot only around 9.00 p.m.
Shortly after, a diver was lowered into the well with the help of a rope and a crane, but had to retreat. He was lowered a second time with an oxygen mask.
The incident has exposed the poor state of preparedness on the part of the authorities.
The long delay of the Disaster Management Group is under question with locals pointing out that had operations begun earlier, the situation might have turned out differently.
Keywords: trapped teenager, borewell
This is a humble request to the government that they should understand & feel the pain of the victim,that how much pain did they suffer under that bore well & die after that, you should think & imagine that if this could happens to you,then what'll the feeling to you & how your family react? MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE.
i couldnt understand., how a diver was lowered in such a deep of 40 feet, narrow well. to get one more body??? the oxygen mask is the minimum need to get.. don't know., when the authorities will think smartly..
This well was being used by the workers of the site. How come government or any one else is responsible for this mishap? I think if we act a little carefully, these kind of mishaps could be avoided. Complaining is not a solution.
govt please punishment to municipal corporation.........this is very serious mater in our country..........!
We seldom learn from our mistakes. It is high time that we should retrospect personal gains and start respecting lives rather than going against norms laid by government and having illegal borewells operated, which eventually is exposed after loss of human life. The accountability should start at grass root level rather than blaming government after causalities. Callous attitudes towards society is one of the rationale behind such incidents. Before passing on the buck to others, let us question ourselves that what have we contributed to avert such incidents ?
I am requesting to the government, please take the preventive action on such incidents. Because, this is not the first time experience. I guess every year it is happening. May their efforts will bring fruitful results.God
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