Overview
- The incident occurred Wednesday in Sevni village, Janjgir–Champa district, when a monkey seized the baby from her mother and the child was later found in a nearby open well.
- Villagers lowered a bucket to pull the infant out within minutes, then nurse Rajeshwari Rathore from Sargawan Primary Health Centre cleared her airway and performed CPR.
- The newborn was taken to the district hospital and later shifted to a private hospital ICU, where doctors say her condition is stable and improving.
- Father Arvind Rathore said the diaper helped the baby float long enough for rescue and credited the nurse’s timely care for saving her life.
- Residents cite frequent monkey incursions linked to nearby orchards and crops and urge steps such as securing open wells and improving wildlife management.