Mayur Shelkhe, Pointsman in Mumbai Division, Saves Child From Being Run Over by Local Train at Vangani Railway Station (Watch Video)
A pointsman in Mumbai Division of Indian Railways Mayur Shelkhe saved life of a child who lost his balance while walking at platform 2 of Vangani railway station and fell on railway tracks, while a train was moving in his direction. The incident took place on April 17. Railways Minister Piyush Goyal appreciated Shelkhe for his act of bravery.
Mayur Shelkhe, Pointsman in Mumbai Division, Saves Child From Being Run Over by Local Train at Vangani Railway Station:
#WATCH | Maharashtra: A pointsman in Mumbai Division, Mayur Shelkhe saves life of a child who lost his balance while walking at platform 2 of Vangani railway station & fell on railway tracks, while a train was moving in his direction. (17.04.2021)
(Video source: Central Railway) pic.twitter.com/6bVhTqZzJ4
— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2021
Tweet by Piyush Goyal:
Very proud of Mayur Shelke, Railwayman from the Vangani Railway Station in Mumbai who has done an exceptionally courageous act, risked his own life & saved a child's life. pic.twitter.com/0lsHkt4v7M
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 19, 2021
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