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Class 5 boy saves mid-day meal worker's finger in Dakshin Kannada school, CM Shivakumar lauds presence of mind
Class 5 student’s quick thinking averts major accident at Dakshina Kannada school
A Class 5 student's presence of mind averted a potentially serious accident at a Government Higher Primary School in Dakshina Kannada district after a mid-day meal worker's finger got caught in an electric grating machine, officials said on Thursday.
The incident occurred on Wednesday at Narikombu when the Akshara Dasoha (mid-day meal) worker was operating the machine, and her finger got caught in it, they said.
She cried out for help, prompting students and others nearby to rush to her aid, officials said.
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According to education department officials, class 5 student Manvith, who was playing on the school premises, immediately responded to the cries for help.
Realising the danger, he rushed to the machine and switched off the power supply, preventing the worker from suffering further injury.
School Development and Monitoring Committee president Ravi Anchan and its members praised Manvith for his quick thinking.
Akshara Dasoha Assistant Director Nonayya Naik, and Cluster Resource Person Jyothi also visited the school and commended him.
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Taking to social media platform X, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar commended the boy for his presence of mind and courage, describing his act as "truly heartwarming".
He congratulated Manvith for saving the kitchen staff member from danger, saying that when the Akshara Dasoha staff member cried out in pain, the boy immediately realised the seriousness of the situation and switched off the power supply, thereby averting a major accident.
"Manvith's alertness and right decision at a crucial moment saved the staff member's finger. His compassion, courage and presence of mind should serve as an example to everyone," he said.
Shivakumar wished the boy a bright future and hoped that he would grow up to be a responsible citizen who always responds to the needs of society and brings pride to the state.
