CR RPF constable becomes “Jeevan Rakshak” with his daring act to save passenger’s life

Vinod Jatale, RPF constable, Central Railway (CR) displayed incredible act of bravery and saved a senior citizen passenger.

On August 12, 2024, when train no 12135 Pune-Nagpur Express just departed from Akola station, a senior citizen tried to deboard the moving train, fell and slipped into the gap between the train and the platform. Vinod Jatale, RPF constable, Bhusaval division, Central Railway, who was o­n duty at Akola station, saw the passenger fall from the train. In a daring act of bravery, he immediately rushed,  grabbed the passenger and pulled  him to safety, thus saving him from injury.

HERO ON DUTY!

RPF Constable Shri Vinod Jatale saved a passenger who fell between a moving train and the platform at Akola station. His bravery earns him the title of "Jeevan Rakshak."

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The passenger, a resident of Akola, aged 60 years, identified as Balkrishna Ingle miraculously escaped without any injuries and thanked Vinod  profusely for saving his life.

Vinod Jatal, who has given a unique example of alertness, daring and presence of mind in saving the life of the passenger can be rightly called as “Jeevan Rakshak”. By this act of bravery, Vinod has set an example for others to follow and fulfil their duty of being a dedicated Railway employee and a kind human being.

Central Railway acknowledges the exemplary act of bravery of Vinod in saving the life of the passenger. Various alert and brave railway men and women are working 24x7 to ensure smooth and safe travel of millions of passengers.

Railways appeals to its passengers to avoid boarding or de-boarding running trains as it is dangerous to life.