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Mumbai RPF Constable Named 'Jeevan Rakshak' After Life-Saving Rescue at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus

Captured on CCTV, his rapid May 30 response averted tragedy when a passenger slipped into the gap boarding a moving train.

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RPF Constable Saves Passenger From Fatal Accident, Mumbai, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus | Image: Screengrab
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Overview

  • On May 30, as the Kochuveli Garib Rath Express (12201) departed platform 4 at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, a man slipped into the dangerous gap while trying to board a moving train.
  • Constable Ram Narayan Singh reacted within seconds, pulling the passenger to safety and preventing a potentially fatal fall.
  • The rescue was recorded by station CCTV and shared in news reports on May 31 and June 1, underscoring Singh’s vigilance.
  • The passenger revealed he was rushing due to a family emergency and was later counselled by railway staff before continuing his journey.
  • On June 1, Central Railway honoured Singh with the title “Jeevan Rakshak,” praising his swift action as a model of duty for RPF personnel.