Heroic Rescue: Boy Survives Borewell Ordeal in Punjab

A four-year-old boy named Gurkaran Singh was successfully rescued from a borewell in Hoshiarpur, Punjab after a nine-hour operation. Currently under observation, he is stable and showing signs of recovery. He suffered minor eye irritation, likely due to dust exposure, but is responding well to treatment.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hoshiarpur | Updated: 16-05-2026 14:49 IST | Created: 16-05-2026 14:49 IST
Heroic Rescue: Boy Survives Borewell Ordeal in Punjab
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A four-year-old boy's dramatic rescue from a borewell in Punjab concluded successfully after a nearly nine-hour operation. Authorities report that the child, Gurkaran Singh, is in stable condition following the ordeal.

The rescue effort took place in Chak Samana village where the boy fell into the borewell while playing. Rescue teams, comprising multiple agencies and local volunteers, managed to pull him out around 12.40 am on Saturday.

He was taken to a local hospital immediately after the rescue. Doctors report that the boy is responding well to treatment despite minor eye irritation caused by dust exposure. He is expected to remain under observation for the next 48 hours.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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