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Constable's Brave Rescue Saves Man from River
30 Sep
Summary
- A 22-year-old cab driver was rescued from Gomti River.
- The driver reportedly jumped due to severe financial stress.
- A constable bravely rowed a boat to save the struggling driver.
In the early hours of Wednesday, a distressing scene unfolded on Lucknow's Pakka Pul when patrolling policemen discovered an abandoned cab. Their investigation led them to a 22-year-old cab driver fighting for his life in the Gomti River.
Constables Avdhesh Kumar and Jitendra Kumar Saroj noticed the unattended car and, upon searching the vicinity, heard cries for help emanating from the river below. They spotted the driver struggling to stay afloat.
Constable Avdhesh Kumar swiftly acted, arranging a boat at Kudia Ghat and rowing into the river. Despite difficulties, he reached the distressed man and brought him safely back to shore. The driver, who is from Pratapgarh and lives in Chinhat, cited mounting car loan installments and overdue payments as reasons for his distress.
He was medically examined at Balrampur Hospital, found fit, and counselled at the police station. His family was contacted and later took him home. For his brave actions, Constable Avdhesh Kumar was rewarded ₹5,000 by the DCP (Central).
