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The entire incident was captured on CCTV. (Photo Credit: Twitter)
The man got off at a station to buy lunch on his way from Guwahati to Bikaner.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the safety and welfare of passengers. A recent incident at Prayagraj Junction in Uttar Pradesh has highlighted the exceptional courage and quick decision-making of RPF officer Sanjay Kumar Rawat.
On Sunday (April 14), assistant sub-inspector Sanjay Kumar Rawat of RPF showed remarkable bravery by saving an elderly man who had slipped while trying to board a moving passenger train. His quick action prevented a potential disaster and earned him recognition on social media.
According to a report in Times Of India, the man got off the Bikaner-bound train from Guwahati to buy lunch at the station. The train reached Prayagraj station at 11:18 am, and as per schedule, it left at 11:35 am after receiving a green signal.
As the train started to move, the 63-year-old man, realizing he had been left behind, tried to board it while it was already moving. He reportedly grabbed the handle of the AM coach but lost his balance in the attempt. RPF’s speedy assistant sub-inspector Rawat immediately intervened, noticing the situation. Using all his strength, Sajjan Kumar pulled back from the moving train, preventing him from falling into the dangerous gap between the platform and the train.
Watch the video here:
Today Prayagraj Jn. From train no. While trying to board the train after departure 15634, Sajjan Singh, a passenger, slipped and fell between the platform and the coach. posted at the station @rpfncr The officer, Shri Sanjay Kumar Rawat, showed indomitable courage and pulled out the passenger and saved his life. pic.twitter.com/8bpST70PBH
— Central North Railway (@CPRONCR) April 14, 2024
The entire incident was captured on CCTV, and the Railways were grateful to the officer for his bold action. The elderly man also expressed his gratitude to the railway police officer who saved his life. According to reports, Sajjan Kumar, a resident of Jaipur, was allowed to take another train to his destination.
The video was shared by the Indian Railways on X (formerly Twitter). As the video went viral, X users praised RPF assistant sub-inspector Rawat for his undying courage, while others thanked him for “saving the precious life of a passenger.”
