Father jumps to save daughter in 60-ft borewell in Ahmedabad, both rescued

A dramatic rescue operation was carried out by the fire brigade after a man and his daughter fell into a 60-foot deep, water-filled borewell in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad.

The incident took place at a Jain derasara located in Gajraj Society situated in Chandlodiya area, where the family works as gardeners. According to officials, the 19-year-old daughter, Anjali, accidentally fell into the borewell. Upon learning about the incident, her father, 45-year-old Rajesh Saini, jumped into the borewell in an attempt to save her.

As the borewell was filled with water, local residents were unable to rescue them and alerted the fire brigade. A team from the Navrangpura Fire Station rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.

Fire officials said the borewell was about five feet wide and 60 feet deep. Using ropes and essential rescue equipment, a fire brigade personnel was lowered into the borewell to begin the operation. One by one, both Anjali and her father were safely pulled out.

After the successful rescue, both were shifted to Sola Civil Hospital by ambulance for primary treatment. Police have been informed about the incident and are conducting further investigation.

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