4 Die After Entering Abandoned Well To Rescue Calf In Haryana Village
Four men died after entering an abandoned well in Haryana's Jhajjar district to rescue a trapped calf. Authorities suspect the victims succumbed to toxic gases present inside the well.
Why it matters
This tragedy highlights the dangers of abandoned infrastructure and the risks associated with unmonitored hazardous environments in rural areas.
Four men died after entering an abandoned well to rescue a calf in Haryana's Jhajjar district, with police suspecting inhalation of toxic gas led to their deaths.The incident took place on Sunday evening in Munimpur village.Jhajjar's Police Commissioner Rajshree Singh told reporters that rescue efforts were launched and the men were brought out and taken to hospital, but they were declared dead."A calf fell into the abandoned well, which is about 40-50 years old. To save the animal, two men entered the well.
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