Brave Cop Swiftly Rescues Woman Slipping While Boarding Bengal Train

Revised lines: CCTV footage captures the train accelerating as she becomes trapped in the gap between the platform and the train, while her relative desperately attempts to prevent her from slipping beneath the moving train.

Revised lines: In West Bengal’s Howrah, a railway constable’s prompt actions averted a tragedy when a woman slipped while boarding a train on Wednesday morning. The incident, documented by a CCTV camera at the Howrah Station Old Complex station, highlights the crucial role of quick thinking in saving lives.

Revised lines: Around 10:50 am, Fatima Khatoon, a 40-year-old woman, and her relative are observed hurrying to board the departing Howrah-Tarakeswar Local from Platform no 4. Frantically attempting to enter the train, Fatima momentarily clings to the train door. Pressed for time, her relative gives her a forceful push towards the train door. The abrupt shove disrupts her balance, leading to her slipping and falling on the platform.

Revised lines: As the train accelerates, she becomes ensnared in the crevice between the moving train and the platform, with her relative desperately attempting to prevent her from sliding beneath the train.

Revised lines: Witnessing the perilous situation, Railway Head Constable LK Bouri, stationed nearby, swiftly dashes towards the distressed pair. Without hesitation, he starts pulling her to safety. In a matter of seconds, the vigilant policeman grasps her arm, swiftly drawing her away from the swiftly moving train, effectively averting a tragedy. The CCTV footage additionally captures several passengers on the platform rushing to aid the policeman in his efforts to rescue Fatima.

Revised lines: Eastern Railways praised the policeman for his prompt response, stating, “The on-duty Eastern Railway’s RPF Head Constable, L.K Bouri of RPF/Post/Howrah North, demonstrated a miraculous and immediate action that saved the life of the female passenger. He pulled her out just in time when she was on the verge of falling into the gap between the platform and the moving train,” as mentioned in an official statement.

Revised lines: The railway authorities also mentioned that the passenger expressed gratitude to the constable for his assistance, and she was safely accommodated on another train that took her to her intended destination.