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RPF Officer's Heroic Act Saves Passenger From Moving Train
11 Oct
Summary
- RPF officer saved a differently abled passenger from a moving train.
- The rescue occurred on Oct 10 at Akola railway station.
- The passenger sustained only minor abrasions due to prompt action.
On October 10th, during the Navratri festivities, a dramatic rescue unfolded at Akola railway station. Assistant Sub-Inspector Sonal Ingle of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) displayed extraordinary bravery when she saved a 63-year-old differently abled passenger. The incident occurred as the Navjeevan Express was departing, and the elderly passenger lost his footing while attempting to board. He began to slip into the dangerous gap between the train and the platform.
Ingle, who was on duty, reacted instantly. Without regard for her own safety, she lunged forward, securing the passenger and, with the help of bystanders, pulled him back to the platform. This swift intervention averted a potentially fatal accident. The passenger, identified as Deepak Sadanshiv, sustained only minor abrasions and expressed profound gratitude for his rescue. The event underscores the vital role of RPF personnel in ensuring passenger safety.
