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Boy falls into borewell in MP, rescue operations on

IANS  |  Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) 

Rescue operations were underway to save a four-year-old boy in a village after he fell into an open borewell, officials said on Sunday.

Roshan fell into a 33-feet deep borewell in Umaria village in Madhya Pradesh's district on Saturday morning.

A parallel pit is being dug to rescue Roshan, said Ashish Singh, adding that the rescue work by the (SDRF) and army was underway in full swing.

The boy is being monitored by a camera and is seen moving.

He is also being provided oxygen, milk and water, Singh said.

The chances of his survival are high, he added.

--IANS

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First Published: Sun, March 11 2018. 15:36 IST
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