Chennai: A Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable rescued a 62-year-old passenger who fell from a moving train at Arakkonam railway station on Nov. 8, averting a possible tragedy.
The incident occurred on Platform 6 when Train No. 12608 KSR Bengaluru-MGR Chennai Central Lalbagh Express was arriving at the station. The passenger, who was travelling in the front general second-class coach, accidentally lost his balance and fell from the moving train.
On-duty RPF constable Babban Chauhan immediately rushed to the spot and pulled the passenger to safety, displaying remarkable presence of mind and prompt action.
The rescued passenger, a resident of Vellore district, was found to be-uninjured and thanked the RPF personnel for their timely intervention.
The rescue was carried out under ‘Operation Jeevan Raksha’ and highlighted the alertness and commitment of RPF personnel in ensuring passenger safety.
The Chennai Railway Division has appealed to passengers not to board or alight from moving trains and to maintain a safe distance from platform edges during train arrivals and departures.
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