Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Man Drowns in Well During Rescue; Ammonia Leak Reported
A 42-year-old man with mental challenges died after falling into a well while trying to be rescued by firemen.
He was holding onto a pipe in the well but slipped.
In a separate incident, there was an ammonia gas leak at a cold storage facility, which prompted a response from firefighters.
The leak was quickly contained, and the area was deemed safe.
Firefighters worked to repair the valve where the leak originated.
The incidents occurred in different blocks of the Jalpaiguri district.
A 42-year-old mentally challenged man drowned in a well during a rescue attempt.
The incident took place in the Dhupguri block of Jalpaiguri district.
Firemen responded to a call after the man's father sought help.
An ammonia gas leak occurred at a cold storage in the Kranti block.
Firefighters and employees repaired the damaged valve, stopping the leak.
- Who
- A 42-year-old mentally challenged man and firemen.
- What
- A man drowned in a well during a rescue attempt, and there was an ammonia gas leak.
- When
- The drowning occurred on Monday evening; the gas leak on Tuesday morning.
- Where
- Dhupguri and Kranti blocks of Jalpaiguri district.
- Why
- The man slipped while being rescued. The ammonia leak was due to a malfunctioning valve.
- Victim's Age
- 42
- Location of Drowning
- Well in Dhupguri block
- Location of Gas Leak
- Cold storage in Kranti block
- Substance Leaked
- Ammonia gas
- Authorities Involved
- Firemen, Mainaguri police