HT Correspondent
HAFLONG, Nov 20: A dramatic rescue unfolded at Lower Haflong near Sitla Mandir when the Haflong Fire & Emergency Services Station (F&ESS) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel responded to a distress call at 2:59 pm on Tuesday. The operation involved the rescue and recovery of three individuals who were trapped in a ring well during a cleaning attempt in Lower Haflong, near Sitla Mandir.
Tusar Khamti Das, 35, son of Torun Das, was rescued alive by SDRF and fire personnel. Amu Das, 35, son of Sushil Das, was recovered dead by the team. Sanjib Deb Nath, 42, son of Romoni Deb Nath, was rescued alive by local residents.
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The incident occurred when three individuals, all residents of Lower Haflong, entered the well one after another during a cleaning task. One person accidentally fell into the well, prompting the others to attempt a rescue. Tragically, all three became trapped, likely due to oxygen depletion or exposure to toxic gases in the confined space.
Local residents managed to rescue Sanjib Deb Nath before the emergency response team arrived. Once at the scene, SDRF and fire personnel launched a coordinated operation, successfully rescuing Tusar Khamti Das alive and recovering the body of Amu Das. The operation concluded at 4:30 pm, with all recovery efforts completed by 4:00 pm.
Emergency services commended the swift actions of local residents and the coordinated efforts of the rescue teams. They emphasised the importance of safety protocols when working in confined spaces and urged the community to seek professional assistance for high-risk tasks to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Haflong community is mourning the loss of Amu Das, with heartfelt condolences extended to his family. Officials have reiterated the need for awareness and training to avoid such tragedies. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
