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Villagers Perish in Tragic Pigeon Rescue Attempt
1 Aug
Summary
- 40-year-old man dies of suffocation while rescuing pigeon from well
- Two others lose consciousness trying to save him
- Incident occurred on Friday morning in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh
On the morning of July 28th, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in the village of Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. A 40-year-old man, Sughar Singh, was sitting near an old well with three other villagers - Kotwal alias Nanhe, Badam, and Surendra Shakya - when a pigeon fell into the well.
Sughar Singh immediately went down into the well to retrieve the pigeon. However, after about 45 minutes, he failed to emerge, prompting Nanhe and Badam to also descend into the well to search for him. Tragically, the presence of toxic gases in the well caused Nanhe and Badam to lose consciousness as well.
Alarmed by the situation, Surendra Shakya called for help from other villagers. The trio was eventually pulled out of the well, but by then, Sughar Singh had already succumbed to the suffocation. He was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital in Chhibramau. Nanhe and Badam were admitted for treatment and are currently in stable condition.
The local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and further details are still emerging. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise from well-intentioned rescue attempts, and the importance of exercising caution in such situations.
