By Naadiya Adams

Its been just two weeks since the news of Morocco’s Rayyan Oram’s death broke the hearts of many around the globe, now just weeks later another young boy’s life is at risk after falling into a well. Rescue operations are under way in an Afghan town in the Southern Zabul province.

Videos circulating on the net have shown a boy identified as Haidar caught in a well about 10m down.

In an interview with Radio Islam, Bismellah Pashtunmal, explained how the incident occurred.

“On 15^th February at 1 PM local time in Afghanistan, this boy, his name is Haidar, age about five to six years old fell into the well while he was playing… actually the went to the these two well to pitch drinking water for their families” explained Pashtunmal.

He said that only one of the wells was in use and the young boy was playing near the second well when he allegedly fell into it.

Its been over two days since the young boy fell in and the anxiety is mounting as the race to save his life continues.

According to Pashtunmal rescue operations ensued the moment the boy became trapped and people from nearby villages rushed to the scene to assist, however as their efforts failed, they were forced to summon the Government to intervene, but even the greater powers have had no luck. Pashtunmal says it’s all hands on deck.

“Today, morning the defense ministry sent its heavy machinery from Kandahar in Kabul to the site,” said Pashtunmal.

He says resources have come from far and wide as both local officials and the nation’s ruling Taliban have been involved in the rescue operation.

Haidar’s initial spirits were high but after falling another few meters and finding his arms wedged in the narrow of the well, he is unable to speak or eat, and as the hours pass by, the boy’s condition weakens.

“His hands are stuck to the side of the well, so, from today, at least afternoon he could not eat or drink anything and is not able to speak,” explained Pashtunmal.

“The underground structure of the soil is a little bit different, huge rocks and sand and stone make the operation difficult. The last contact I have with officials they said at least one hour is needed before they reach the boy,” said Pashtunmal.

However, he highlighted that based on past experiences anything could happen.