Nagpur, Maharashtra – In a remarkable display of courage and presence of mind, personnel of No. 3 Maharashtra (Girls) Battalion NCC, Nagpur successfully rescued a local resident who had fallen into a well adjacent to the Camp Office of Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-605) being conducted at Wardha.

On 03 Jul 2026 at 1130 hrs, the Dy Camp Commandant, Major Rizu Rawat, was approached by a local resident who reported hearing cries for help from a well. The woman stated that her neighbour had fallen into the well and none of the passers-by had stopped to assist. On receipt of information, Major Rizu Rawat informed the Camp Commandant, Lt Col Priti Tiwari, and immediately proceeded to the site along with Subedar Major Chandra Bhan Singh, Havildar (Nursing Assistant) Jangale GB, Naik (Nursing Assistant) Ganesh, and MTS Driver Vishal.   A rescue operation was launched using ropes and safety equipment from camp stores. A rescue tube was also procured from NDRF representatives who were conducting a lecture for NCC cadets at the camp. The victim, who had fallen into the well at 1800 hrs on 02 Jul 2026, was safely extricated at 1200 hrs on 03 Jul 2026. He had been trapped for approximately 18 hours. The rescued individual was brought to the NCC camp where first aid and medical attention were provided.

Expressing gratitude, the individual stated, “I had slipped and fallen in the well on the evening of 02 Jul 2026. Due to NCC staff, I got a new life today. They gave me guidance, used a tube to lift me out, and saved me. I thank all the staff of NCC camp from my heart”.

Lt Col Priti Tiwari, Officer Commanding, No. 3 Maharashtra (Girls) Battalion NCC, commended the team for their swift response and selfless service, stating that the incident upholds the core NCC motto of ‘Unity and Discipline’.

This prompt action reflects the NCC’s commitment to nation-building and community service beyond routine training.