Overview
- The incident occurred in the Devichapada locality of Dombivli, Thane, when the child fell from her 13th-floor balcony while playing.
- Bhavesh Mhatre, a passerby, noticed the child falling and rushed to break her fall, reducing the impact and preventing a fatal outcome.
- The toddler sustained only minor injuries, and a video of the rescue has gone viral, garnering widespread praise for Mhatre's bravery.
- Eyewitnesses reported that the child had been hanging precariously from the balcony before slipping and falling.
- Local civic officials plan to publicly honor Mhatre for his courageous and selfless act.