Overview
- Railway gatekeeper Sandeep Chahar sprinted onto the tracks and pulled a man to safety seconds before a passing Mayiladuthurai–Villupuram MEMU at level crossing No. 214 near Sirkazhi.
- The Tiruchi Railway Division said the rescue occurred Monday around 4:30 p.m. and the action averted what officials called a probable fatal accident.
- CCTV of the rescue, shared on X by the account Ghar Ke Kalesh, went viral and drew widespread public praise for Chahar’s quick response.
- Tiruchi Divisional Railway Manager Balak Ram Negi formally honoured Chahar with a Safety Certificate, noting the rescue as an example of frontline vigilance.
- The Railway Protection Force has not yet identified the rescued man and has released no update on his condition, a gap that highlights recurring trespassing risks at level crossings and may prompt renewed safety outreach.