A passenger’s life was rescued through quick thinking and bravery at Laksar railway station in Uttarakhand. A circulating online video captures a gripping moment as a passenger, attempting to board the moving Kolkata-Jammu Tawi Express, loses balance and falls into the gap between the train and the platform.
The incident, recorded on CCTV on Sunday, April 24, underscores the heroic actions of GRP constable Uma. Reacting swiftly, Uma reached out and grabbed the passenger’s hands, averting a potential tragedy.
The footage depicts a man rushing to catch the departing train, burdened with food and other items in his hands, causing him to struggle in grasping the train’s handle and ultimately leading to his fall into the platform gap. Constable Uma’s intervention saved the man by securing both his hands. Fortunately, the passenger emerged without any serious injuries.
Sharing the video on X, Uttarakhand Police stated, “At Laksar railway station, a passenger of Calcutta-Jammu Tawi Express attempted to board the moving train after obtaining food items from the station. In the process, his foot slipped, and he became stuck between the train and the platform. Female constable Uma swiftly rescued him, pulling him to safety.”
लक्सर रेलवे स्टेशन पर कलकत्ता-जम्मूतवी एक्सप्रेस में रेलवे स्टेशन से खाने का सामान लेकर एक यात्री चलती ट्रेन में चढ़ने लगा। इस दौरान उसका पैर फिसल गया और वह ट्रैन और प्लेटफार्म के बीच में फंस गया। जिसे महिला आरक्षी उमा ने सुरक्षित बाहर खींचकर बचा लिया।#UttarakhandPolice pic.twitter.com/1l5dFTQ3i7
— Uttarakhand Police (@uttarakhandcops) April 28, 2024
Within hours of its posting, the video garnered 14,300 views on X. Commenting on the clip, one user praised, “Great response! Great timing! Great SAVE!”
“Wow, Respect for Uma,” echoed another user.
“Good job, Uma should be awarded,” expressed a third user.
Railway officials and station constables have time and again demonstrated their alertness and courage, rescuing numerous individuals from perilous situations of falling under trains.
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