_2 min read_ Spine-chilling incidents of children falling into bore wells are reported in recent years. The scarcity of water from other sources prompts people to dig bore wells. According to the Central Ground Water Board, India has around 1.35 Crores bore wells. The depth of the bore well ranges from 30 metres to 100 metres. Once a well does not fetch enough water, it is abandoned, mostly without taking proper measures to seal them. We do not as yet know the exact reasons of this behaviour. Geographical spread of the events is uneven. According to one study, “in the year of 1970, the average bore-hole size is 2.5 inches, in 1980 it is 4 inches, in 1990 the size has been increased to 7 inches and in 21st century it is more than 14 inches” (© 2021 JETIR July 2021). Abandoned bore wells become death trap for the unsuspecting children. As per the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reports, “since 2009, more than 40 children fell into the bore well. On an average, 70% of the conventional child rescue operation fails”. The unfortunate death of children falling into the bore well has been raised in the Parliament many times. In 11th February, 2010, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India issued guidelines for the management and prevention of fatal accidents of small children. The tragic death of Tamil Nadu’s 3 years boy Sujith Wilson (2019) prompted a Writ Petition (C) No. 1410 of 2019 in the Apex Court. Death of children can create liability, criminal and civil, upon the persons responsible as well as relevant authorities. The Courts have granted compensation to victim’s family based on the principle of Strict Liability in a situation where there is a breach of a public duty. One of the major concerns for the implementing agencies is the time period to rescue a child. The scientific experts may be able to assist in finding tools for early rescue. On the preventive side, the remote sensing capabilities of satellites may help in finding the number of bore wells across the various regions. See [Order by the Supreme Court of India dated 11th February, 2010](https://drive.proton.me/urls/2DQPEB3JXM#5HT1ZZhHoBTq) and [6th August, 2010](https://drive.proton.me/urls/JWPT2TYHNR#GeLKvZRLMSHT)