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Teenagers Brave Currents to Save Woman
12 Sep
Summary
- Two 16-year-old students jumped into a fast-flowing canal.
- They rescued a woman who attempted to drown herself.
- Students were honored by police and school officials.
In Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district, two 16-year-old students showcased exceptional courage. Krishna Gupta and Saddam Hussain, both Class 10 pupils, leaped into the swift waters of the Deoria Branch Canal to save a woman. The woman had reportedly jumped into the canal following a family dispute near the Saat-Paanch bridge.
Eyewitnesses stated that the woman, after an argument, ran and jumped into the canal. Despite the dangerous current, the two students, without hesitation, swam to her. They successfully kept her afloat and guided her to the bank, where others assisted in the rescue.
Their brave actions, recorded and widely shared, garnered significant admiration. The Superintendent of Police presented the students with certificates of appreciation, acknowledging their humanitarian spirit and quick thinking. The school administration also announced plans to felicitate the duo.
