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The rescue operation to save the boy, Satvik, took more than 21 hours but ended with the child being safely brought out on Thursday.
In a statement from Bengaluru, Minister M.B. Patil thanked the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), firefighters, and police for their great efforts in the rescue. He also thanked the locals for helping and the district administration for leading the operation.
Patil said it was a big relief that they were able to save little Satvik, who had fallen into the borewell.
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To prevent such incidents, Minister Patil directed the District Administration to survey all borewells in the district to ensure they’re covered properly, as required by law. He said that strict action will be taken against anyone who leave borewell unsealed.