Bengaluru Traffic Cop Jumps Into Water Sump, Saves Toddler From Drowning
A two-and-a-half-year-old boy had accidentally fallen into a 10-foot sump tank. His aunt who was taking care of him while his parents were at work was frantically calling for help. Sub-Inspector Nagaraj is posted at Bengaluru's Byatarayanapura Traffic Police Station.
A Sub Inspector with Bengaluru Traffic Police is being hailed a hero after his timely action saved the life of a toddler.
Sub-Inspector Nagaraj who is posted at Bengaluru's Byatarayanapura Traffic Police Station was on his way to duty on Wednesday when he heard a cry for help.
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Boy fell into slump while playing
A two-and-a-half-year-old boy had accidentally fallen into a 10-foot sump tank at BEL Layout near Byadarahall
The lid of the tank reportedly slid open when the boy stepped on it and he fell into the water.
The boy had fallen unconscious, and his aunt who was taking care of him while his parents were at work was frantically calling for help.
The cop who was in his uniform rushed to the spot and without hesitation jumped into the water sump.
Traffic cop saves unconscious boy
According to Nagaraj the slump was 10 feet deep and had around 5 feet of water in it.
He found the boy at the bottom of the tank in an unconscious state and soon lifted him out to safety.
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Nagaraj also performed CPR and revived the unconscious boy as locals who had assembled at the house cheered him.
The boy was later taken to a local hospital, where he is recovering.
Exemplifies the best of police force
"PSI Nagaraj of Byatarayanapura Traffic PS exemplifies the best of our police force. His swift response in rescuing a 2.5-year-old boy who fell into a 10-feet sump tank near Byadarahalli deserve our highest praise," Bengaluru Traffic Police wrote on X.
PSI Nagaraj of Byatarayanapura Traffic PS exemplifies the best of our police force. His swift response in rescuing a 2.5-year-old boy who fell into a 10-feet sump tank near Byadarahalli deserve our highest praise. Thank you, PSI Nagaraj, for your unwavering commitment towards¡ pic.twitter.com/K2B22nltht
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Nagaraj also earned praise from the Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru.
"Going beyond call of duty. Saving life; serving humanity," the Police Commissioner wrote on X.
Going beyond call of duty. Saving life; serving humanity... https://t.co/1NQmUiGmYs
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Many on social media also appreciated Nagaraj for his efforts and some even recommended that the cop should be honoured by the government for his act.
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