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3-Year-Old Dies in Ujjain Borewell Tragedy; MP CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Aid

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed deep grief and announced Rs 4 lakh in financial assistance for the family of a three-year-old boy who died after falling into a borewell in Ujjain district. The child, Bhagirath, fell into the uncovered borewell on Thursday evening, triggering a massive 16-hour rescue operation involving SDERF and NDRF teams. Despite efforts using heavy machinery to dig a parallel pit, the child was recovered on Friday evening but could not be saved. District officials stated the borewell was reportedly properly covered but became dislodged, leading to the tragic accident.

Key Points: MP CM Mohan Yadav Announces Aid After Ujjain Borewell Death

  • 3-year-old boy dies in borewell fall
  • CM announces Rs 4 lakh financial aid
  • 16-hour rescue operation by multiple teams
  • Borewell cover was reportedly dislodged
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MP CM Yadav expresses grief after 3-yr-old dies in Ujjain borewell tragedy; announces Rs 4 lakh aid

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav expresses grief and announces Rs 4 lakh aid after a 3-year-old boy dies falling into a borewell in Ujjain.

"The news of the passing of 3-year-old Bhagirath... is extremely tragic. - CM Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, April 10

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed grief over the death of a three-year-old boy, Bhagirath, who fell into a borewell in Jhalaria village under the Badnagar area of Ujjain district.

In a statement, the Chief Minister said the incident was deeply tragic and extended his condolences to the bereaved family. He also announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the family of the deceased child on behalf of the state government.

"The news of the passing of 3-year-old Bhagirath, who fell into a borewell in Jhalaria village under Badnagar tehsil in Ujjain, is extremely tragic. As soon as information about the incident was received, a rescue operation was launched by the district administration, SDERF and NDRF teams, but unfortunately, the child could not be saved. My condolences are with the bereaved family. Financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh is being provided to the family members by the government," CM Yadav stated in a post on X.

The Chief Minister also prayed to God to grant peace to the departed soul and provide strength to the grieving family to bear this immense loss.

"I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to the grieving family to bear this immense loss. Om Shanti!" CM added in the post.

The child, identified as Bhagirath, son of shepherd Praveen Devasi, fell into the borewell at around 8 pm on Thursday. His mother, who was working nearby, saw him fall in. Other members of the group rushed to the spot on hearing her cries and alerted residents, who informed the police and administration.

Collector Raushan Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma reached the spot immediately. A rescue operation using half a dozen Pocklain and JCB machines was launched, with the SDERF (State Disaster Emergency Response Force) team digging a parallel pit alongside the borewell.

Later, additional rescue operation teams from nearby places Indore, Harda and Bhopal were also reached at the spot. The child was recovered from the borewell on Friday evening and immediately sent to the hospital but could not be saved.

Ujjain Collector Raushan Kumar Singh said, "Late yesterday evening, a family visiting from Rajasthan arrived at this location... The borewell in this field was properly covered, that is what eyewitnesses claim. However, the cover became dislodged. Tragically, while playing, the child slipped into the open borewell. Soon after the incident, the rescue teams immediately rushed to the spot and began operation."

"Just a short while ago, the child was rescued and has been transported to the hospital. After a medical examination, the condition will be known," Singh said.

Ujjain SP Pradeep Sharma said, "The rescue operation has been finally completed after 16 years. The child has been recovered and has been sent to the Civil Hospital immediately. Our SDERF team from Ujjain, Harda, Indore and Bhopal worked quite hard and I thank all of them."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Rs 4 lakh? That's it? A child's life is worth so little to the government? The rescue operation took so long. While I appreciate the CM's condolences, the system failed this poor family. We need faster, more effective disaster response protocols.
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David E
A tragic accident. The article says the borewell was covered but the cover came off. This highlights a critical maintenance issue. Landowners and local authorities must be held accountable for ensuring such covers are secure, not just placed.
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Aditya G
Om Shanti. The pain of the parents is unimaginable. The SDERF and NDRF teams worked hard for 16 hours, we should acknowledge their effort. But the real tribute would be a state-wide audit and sealing of all open/improperly covered borewells.
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Sarah B
As a parent, this news sends chills down my spine. This is a recurring tragedy across India. Financial aid is a formality. What we need is prevention. Strict penalties for those who leave borewells uncovered, and public awareness campaigns in rural areas.
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Karthik V
The CM's response is appropriate and timely. He expressed grief and announced aid. We cannot blame the administration entirely—they mobilized multiple teams from different cities. The focus should now be on supporting the family and ensuring this never happens again. Jai Hind.

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