Hyderabad: A Railway Protection Force (RPF) Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) risked his life to save a 53-year-old passenger who slipped into the gap between the platform and a moving train while attempting to board it at Secunderabad Railway Station.
The incident occurred at around 5.30 pm on Saturday at Platform No. 1. D. Naresh, an RPF ASI posted at Secunderabad, was on duty when he noticed the passenger losing his balance while trying to board Train No. 12728, the Godavari Express.
Realising the imminent danger, Naresh immediately rushed towards the passenger and pulled him to safety, averting a major tragedy, RPF Inspector B. Saraswath said on Sunday.
The rescued passenger was identified as D. Chandraiah (53), a resident of Kotapalli in Mancherial district. He was travelling from Secunderabad to Mancherial.
Naresh’s timely intervention and presence of mind were appreciated by senior RPF officials. The incident highlights the alertness and dedication of RPF personnel in ensuring passenger safety.
The rescue was carried out under Operation Jeevan Raksha, reflecting the force’s motto of “Service, Security and Commitment”, Saraswath added.
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