Off-duty policeman rescues man from tragic train accident at Mumbai railway station | WATCH

New Delhi: An off-duty Mumbai Police officer performed a heroic rescue at Goregaon Railway Station, saving a man who had fallen while trying to board a moving train. The quick response of the officer prevented what could have been a serious accident. 

A man's life was saved from a potentially disastrous situation at a train station. As he tried to board a moving train, he lost his balance and fell into the narrow gap between the train and the platform. With the train still moving, he was in danger of being pulled under. Luckily, PC Balaso Dhage, an off-duty officer heading home, witnessed the man's distress and swiftly intervened. He rushed to the scene and pulled the man to safety, preventing a tragic outcome.

Mumbai cop hailed as hero for saving man from train mishap

Mumbai Police highlighted the officer’s bravery in a social media post, stating, "PC Balaso Dhage, while commuting back home, noticed a man stuck between a moving train and the platform at Goregaon Railway Station. Acting swiftly, PC Dhage averted a tragedy and saved his life."

Take a look at the video: 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Mumbai Police (@mumbaipolice)

Impact on social media

The rescue was captured on video and shared by Mumbai Police on August 30. The footage has since garnered significant attention, receiving over 700,000 views and nearly 30,000 likes. The post continues to attract numerous comments, with many praising PC Dhage for his quick and courageous actions.

A user of Instagram wrote, "Once a police. Always a police. On duty ho ya off duty. He or she knows their duty, that is to protect everyone."

Another user of Instagram wrote, "Constable Dhage needs to be recognised and rewarded for his brave daring timely rescue action! Jai Ho Mumbai Police Force! Looking forward to more such real-life Singham and Dabangg Cops and gutsy rescue rapid actions!"

A third user of Instagram wrote, "That's how our Mumbai police care for their citizens."

A fourth user of Instagram wrote, "Salute for a wonderful good work. Salute to your great work for saving the life of a youth by risking your life. I hope the Maharashtra government respects this work properly."