Overview
- A railway gatekeeper sprinted onto the tracks at level crossing No. 214 near Arasur in Sirkazhi and pulled a man to safety just seconds before a passenger train passed.
- The rescuer is 30‑year‑old Sandeep Chahar, who is originally from Jaipur and has been posted in Mayiladuthurai district for seven years.
- A short CCTV clip posted by the X account Ghar Ke Kalesh circulated widely on social media and drew large public praise for Chahar's quick action.
- Southern Railway’s Tiruchy division formally honoured Chahar with a safety certificate and the Railway Protection Force said the rescued man's identity remains unestablished.
- Officials and media noted the rescued man allegedly ducked under the closed gate and was reportedly under the influence, underlining persistent safety hazards at level crossings and how viral footage can speed official response.