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UP Water Tank Tragedy: CM Yogi’s Swift Action Rescues 2 Kids

Five teenagers climbed an abandoned water tank in Siddharthnagar, UP, to make social media reels. Three fell when the ladder broke, killing one and injuring two. Two children remained trapped on the roof for over a day. On Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s direct orders, the Indian Air Force airlifted both children to safety on Sunday.

Key Points: UP Water Tank Rescue: 2 Kids Saved on CM Yogi’s Orders

  • 5 teens climbed dilapidated water tank for reel
  • Ladder broke, 3 fell; 1 died, 2 injured
  • 2 kids trapped for 24+ hours
  • CM Yogi ordered immediate Air Force rescue
  • Air Force chopper airlifted both to safety
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UP water tank mishap: Rescue mission carried out on CM Yogi's instructions, 2 trapped children rescued

2 children rescued by Air Force from UP water tank after CM Yogi Adityanath’s intervention. One died, 2 injured in reel-making attempt.

"On the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath that the Air Force was contacted and sought assistance. - District officials"

Lucknow, May 3

An attempt to make reels, small video content on social media, by five teenagers turned tragic in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharth Nagar as they fell while climbing down on a dilapidated structure, leading to alarm and panic in the area. One of the children died after falling, while two others faced injuries.

Two others were lucky to be rescued by the Air Force chopper from the abandoned water tank rooftop.

It has now emerged that the prompt rescue operation was facilitated and monitored by the Chief Minister's office (CMO).

Police officials and district administration officials were also pressed into service for safely evacuating the children. It was on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath that the Air Force was contacted and sought assistance. An Air Force chopper lifted the two kids, trapped there since Saturday, to safety on Sunday.

The incident happened at a water tank in Belasad Tappa Tharouli village of Navgarh tehsil in Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Out of five children who had climbed the tank to make a reel, three fell down after the ladder broke. One child died, while two were injured. Two other children remained trapped on top of the water tank.

As soon as the information about the incident was received, the Chief Minister took immediate cognisance and gave clear instructions to officials that no negligence should be shown in safely rescuing the trapped children. Following his directions, the district administration, police, and disaster management teams reached the spot immediately.

District Magistrate Shivsharanappa GN, considering the seriousness of the situation, requested a helicopter from the Relief Commissioner, which was approved immediately.

The rescue operation also saw several challenges. Due to waterlogging around the tank, the ground had turned swampy, making it impossible to use heavy machinery like JCBs and cranes.

As the local efforts failed in rescuing the children, help was sought from the Indian Air Force. A helicopter was called from Gorakhpur, which reached the spot on Sunday morning and carried out the rescue operation. The Air Force team carefully airlifted both trapped children and brought them down safely.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's heartbreaking that one child lost his life just for a reel. Social media ka nasha kitna dangerous hai. CM ne sahi kiya ki personally monitor kiya. Lekin sarkar ko chahiye ki aise abandoned structures ko either secure kare ya demolish kare taaki future mein koi aur tragedy na ho. Bechare bacche kitne darr gaye honge 5-6 ghante tak trapped rehkar.
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Aditya G
Yogi government ne prompt response diya, koi shak nahi hai. Par sawaal ye hai ki pehle hi is water tank ko secure kyun nahi kiya gaya? Woh dilapidated tha, bacchon ke liye obvious danger. District administration aur local bodies ko bhi accountability lena chahiye. Rescue operation kaafi challenging tha swampy ground ke karan, IAF ki team ne bahut bravery dikhayi. ✈️💪
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James A
This is a tragic reminder of how social media trends can sometimes lead to fatal consequences. Positive thing is that both the trapped children were rescued alive, which speaks volumes about the state machinery's efficiency. But maybe there should be better awareness campaigns in rural areas about the risks of climbing old structures. Also, kudos to IAF for their swift action!
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Siddharth J
Ek child ki death hui hai, ye bura hai. Lekin Yogi ji ne turant cognisance liya, aur IAF ko involve kiya, jo dikhata hai ki UP ab pehle jaisa nahi raha. Rescue operation mein JCB use nahi ho paaya swampy area ki vajah se, to helicopter ek hi option tha. Bacchon ko reels ke liye aise actions se bachana chahiye. Government ko bhi aise spots ko mark karke secure karna chahiye.

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