Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Three Die After Four Men Fleeing Panic Fall Into Well
Eleven men were in a field in Ukhrala village at night.
They were allegedly gambling, according to police.
At about 2:30 a.m., they heard a loud sound.
The sound frightened them, so they ran in different directions.
Four of the men fell into a deep well hidden by bushes.
Three of them died.
Police said they had not raided the field.
Police believe another person may have caused the group to panic.
Three of four men who fell into a deep, concealed well in rural Bhavnagar died Tuesday.
The men were among 11 allegedly gambling in a field in Ukhrala village.
The group reportedly ran in panic after hearing a loud sound at about 2:30 a.m.
Police said no raid was conducted and another person’s arrival may have caused the panic.
The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Vartej police station on the night between Monday and Tuesday.
- Who
- Four of 11 men in a field were involved; three of the four who fell into the well died. Police officials also investigated the incident.
- What
- Four men fell into a deep well while fleeing in panic; three died.
- When
- On the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, at about 2:30 a.m.; the deaths were reported Tuesday.
- Where
- A field in Ukhrala village, under Vartej police station jurisdiction in rural Bhavnagar.
- Why
- The men allegedly feared a police raid after hearing a loud sound, while police said no raid occurred and another person’s arrival may have triggered the panic.
Initial Allegation
Police Account
Cause of the panic
Initial Allegation
The men allegedly believed they were targets of a police raid and tried to flee.
Police Account
Police said no raid took place and that someone else’s arrival may have triggered the panic.
Activity at the field
Initial Allegation
The group was allegedly gambling in the field when the incident occurred.
Police Account
Police described the men as gambling but disputed that a police operation caused their flight.
- Deaths
- Three men died.
- Men who fell
- Four men fell into the well.
- Group size
- Eleven men were reportedly in the field.
- Time
- Around 2:30 a.m.
- Location
- Ukhrala village, rural Bhavnagar.
- Well condition
- The deep well was hidden amid thick bushes.
- Police account
- Police said no raid was conducted.