Jaipur, May 28 (PTI) A four-year-old child who fell into a 50 feet deep pit in Rajasthan's Alwar district on Tuesday was rescued safely, police said.

Laxmangarh SHO Shriram Meena said Golu fell into the pit near a borewell in Kanwada village around 11 am.

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A police team reached the spot and with the help of local villagers, the boy was safely rescued within two hours, he said, adding that the child has been admitted to a local hospital.

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal praised the efforts of the rescuers and instructed doctors regarding the child's treatment.

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"It is very pleasant news that the rescue team has successfully rescued a child who had fallen into a boring hole in Laxmangarh, Alwar. Doctors have been given guidelines regarding the good health of the child," he posted on X.

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