A swift and courageous act by a Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer prevented a tragedy at Ujjain railway station on Friday night. Head Constable Ramashray Pal saved the life of a woman passenger who fell into the dangerous gap between a moving train and the platform.
A Night of Peril at Platform No. 1
The incident occurred at 8:25 PM on Friday at Ujjain railway station. Passenger train number 19712 had begun its departure from platform number 1. The woman, identified as Sanjana, wife of Rajesh Yadav and a resident of Sehore, was traveling with her family from Sehore to Neemuch in the M2 coach.
She had disembarked during a brief halt to procure food and drinks. As she attempted to re-board the departing train, she lost her balance and fell into the gap separating the coach from the platform, a situation fraught with extreme danger.
Instant Response Averts Disaster
Head Constable Ramashray Pal, who was on escort duty on the same train, immediately sensed the peril. Demonstrating remarkable alertness, he rushed to the spot. Without a moment's hesitation, Pal reached down and pulled the 48-year-old Sanjana to safety, extracting her from the narrow and hazardous space.
Officials, including RPF station in-charge Narendra Yadav, later confirmed that Pal's quick thinking and immediate action were solely responsible for saving the woman's life. His act has been widely praised as commendable and courageous.
Aftermath and Recovery
Following the rescue, Sanjana, accompanied by an acquaintance, visited the Railway Security Force post in Ujjain. She had sustained minor injuries from the frightening ordeal. With her consent and in the presence of her family members, she received first aid for her injuries.
Having missed her intended train, the woman later continued her journey to Neemuch by bus. The incident underscores the critical importance of vigilance while boarding moving trains and highlights the bravery of railway security personnel stationed to protect passengers.
