Locals rescue seven year old child from deep drain in Panipat

Local residents in Panipat rescued a seven-year-old child who fell into an open drain on Thursday afternoon. The Tribune reported that the child was returning from school when the incident occurred near Radha Enclave. [1]

Video footage showed the child carrying a schoolbag and trying to cross the drain from one corner. According to The Tribune, the child lost his grip and slipped into the drain, which is approximately seven to eight feet deep. [1]

Bystanders immediately rushed to the location upon seeing the fall. The Tribune reported that the locals pulled the child out of the drain and saved his life. [1]

Panipat is a historic city located in the Indian state of Haryana. Haryana was home to several ancient sites belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. [2][3]