In a courageous display of quick thinking and selflessness , a Railway Protection Force (RPF) cop at Borivali railway station on Mumbai's Western line saved a female commuter from a potentially fatal accident. The incident, which unfolded on Mumbai's Western Line, was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral, earning widespread praise from passengers, railway officials, and netizens.
The footage, shared by the Ministry of Railways on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, shows the woman attempting to alight from a moving train at Borivali station. In a split second, she loses her balance and almost gets stuck between the train and the platform, an area notorious for its high risk of accidents. Without hesitation, the railway cop, stationed on the platform, sprang into action. Demonstrating extraordinary courage, he rushed to the woman's side and managed to pull her to safety just in time, preventing what could have been a tragic incident.
The Ministry of Railways has since urged commuters to exercise caution while boarding or alighting from trains, reminding passengers not to attempt this from moving trains. "Please do not try to board or alight from a moving train," the Ministry posted, emphasizing the importance of passenger safety. The railway cop's heroic actions have garnered widespread admiration. Fellow passengers, railway officials, and social media users have lauded the officer's presence of mind and selflessness. His brave act is being hailed as an exemplary display of dedication to public safety. In response to the incident, authorities have again called on commuters to be more cautious when using trains for travel.