Viral Video: Rapid Response By RPF Officer Averts Man From Slipping Beneath Moving Train

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has once again demonstrated its commitment to passenger safety and well-being.?

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred at Prayagraj | Image: X

A recent incident at Prayagraj Junction in Uttar Pradesh showed RPF official Sanjay Kumar Rawat's extraordinary bravery and swift decision-making abilities.?

On Sunday (April 14), RPF assistant sub-inspector Sanjay Kumar Rawat showed extraordinary heroism by rescuing an elderly man who had fell while attempting to board a moving passenger train.?

(Also read:?Alert RPF Officer Saves Girl's Life After She Loses Balance While Trying To Board Moving Train)

His prompt response averted a potential calamity and gained him praise on social media.According to a story in the Times of India, the man got off the train from Guwahati to Bikaner to buy lunch at the station.

What really happened at the railway station??

The officer drew Sajjan Kumar away from the moving train | Image: X

The train arrived at Prayagraj station at 11:18 a.m. and, as scheduled, left at 11:35 a.m. after obtaining a green signal.As the train began to move, the 63-year-old man, realizing he had been left behind, attempted to board while it was already in motion.?

He reportedly gripped the AC coach's handle but lost his balance in the process. When RPF assistant sub-inspector Rawat noticed the problem, he acted quickly.?

Using all of his might, he drew Sajjan Kumar away from the moving train, saving him from plunging into the deadly gap between platform and train.

How did the incident came to light?

The entire incident was filmed on CCTV, and the Railways thanked the officer for his audacious conduct. The elderly man also thanked the railway police officer who saved his life.

(Also read:?Quick-thinking RPF Constable Saves Man's Life, Prevents Catastrophic Train Accident)

According to sources, Sajjan Kumar, a Jaipur resident, was allowed to board another train to his destination.The Indian Railways uploaded the video on X (formerly Twitter).

As the video went viral, X users commended RPF assistant sub-inspector Rawat's steadfast bravery, while others complimented him for "saving the precious life of a traveller."? Check the CCTV footage here.

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