Akola: As devotees across Akola welcomed Goddess Durga on the first day of Navratri, a woman Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer in the city embodied the spirit of courage and protection of the deity by saving the life of a differently abled elderly passenger who slipped while attempting to board a moving train. The dramatic rescue, captured on CCTV, highlights how alertness and split-second action can make the difference between life and death.The incident took place on Oct 10 at platform number 2 of Akola railway station, under the Bhusawal division of Central Railway. As the train, Navjeevan Express, was pulling out of the station, a 63-year-old passenger attempted to board the moving train. He lost his balance and began slipping into the gap between the platform and the train.Woman assistant sub-inspector Sonal Ingle, who was on duty at the station, noticed the incident and rushed to his aid without losing a moment. Acting swiftly and putting her own safety at risk, she grabbed the elderly man and with the assistance of other passengers pulled him back onto the platform.Her prompt intervention averted a potentially fatal accident. The passenger sustained minor abrasions.The rescued passenger was identified as Deepak Sadanshiv, a resident of Anand Nagar, Semana Road, Navegaon Complex, Gadchiroli district. He was travelling from Akola to Chandrapur and had a valid journey ticket. After being brought to safety, he expressed his gratitude to Ingle and the RPF personnel for saving his life.
