Kolkata
West Bengal Worker Claims He Was Trapped in Drain for Days
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A migrant worker claiming to be from West Bengal was rescued from a drain by fire force personnel after reportedly being trapped for several days. The unusual circumstances of the incident have puzzled rescuers, who say there appears to be no obvious entry point into the drain.
A migrant worker who identified himself as a resident of West Bengal was rescued from inside a drain on Saturday by fire and rescue personnel, triggering questions about how he ended up in the confined space.
According to officials involved in the rescue operation, the man claimed that he had been trapped inside the drain for the past few days. In a statement that added to the mystery surrounding the incident, he reportedly alleged that a magician was responsible for placing him there.
Rescue personnel said the circumstances of the case appeared unusual. They noted that there was no visible open manhole, broken slab, or accessible entry point in the immediate vicinity through which the man could have accidentally fallen or entered the drainage system. Officials also observed that he was wearing only a pair of trousers when he was found.
The rescue operation was carried out after authorities received information about a person trapped inside the drain. Fire force personnel successfully extracted the man and ensured that he received necessary assistance following the ordeal.
Officials have not yet determined how long the worker had actually been inside the drain or how he gained access to it. The claims made by the rescued man are being examined as part of the inquiry, while authorities continue to investigate the sequence of events leading up to the incident.
The unusual nature of the rescue has attracted considerable attention, with investigators expected to gather additional evidence and statements to establish the facts behind the mysterious episode.