A tragic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district where three people lost their lives after entering an old well, while a fourth person is currently undergoing treatment at a district hospital. The unfortunate event took place on Saturday in Kidhira village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Shahabganj police station area. District authorities and local police rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information about the mishap.
Four Individuals Descended to Retrieve a Broken Submersible Pump
Chandauli District Magistrate Chandrakumar Garg stated that the well was quite old and had remained unused for a long period. A submersible pump installed inside the well had malfunctioned. To pull out the broken pump, four local residents namely Tauqeer, Jamal, Alam, and Shamsher removed the concrete slabs covering the top of the well and descended into it one by one.
Suspected Poisonous Gas or Lack of Oxygen
District Magistrate Chandrakumar Garg expressed the preliminary apprehension that the incident likely occurred due to the presence of poisonous gas or a severe lack of oxygen inside the deep, unventilated structure. As they went down into the confined space, the lack of breathable air quickly incapacitated them.
Rescue Operation and Hospitalization
Upon receiving news of the emergency, a police team arrived at the location and initiated a rescue operation with the active assistance of local villagers. All four individuals were pulled out of the well in an unconscious state. They were immediately rushed to a hospital, where attending doctors pronounced Tauqeer, Jamal, and Alam dead upon arrival. Meanwhile, the fourth person, Shamsher, survived in critical condition and is currently receiving medical treatment at the district hospital.
Post-Mortem Examination and Official Investigation
Chakia Sadar Kotwali SHO Arun Kumar Singh confirmed that all three bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations. Police officials noted that the exact cause of death will be definitively ascertained only after the autopsy reports are finalized. The local administration has assured the bereaved families of all possible assistance and support during this difficult time.
