Cop rescues man who slipped while boarding moving train at Mumbai's Kurla. Watch

Central Railways shared a video of the rescue on Twitter.

Published on: Jun 9, 2021, 20:10:15 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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An alert RPF constable is being termed as a hero after a video of him saving a passenger from falling under a moving train was shared online. Posted on the official Twitter handle of Central Railway, the video will make you want to applaud the policeman too.

The man slipped while trying to board a moving train at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai's Kurla. (Twitter/@Central_Railway)

The post shared by Central Railways details the incident and also asks people not to try boarding or deboarding a moving train.

The man slipped while trying to board a moving train at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai's Kurla. Thanks to Milind Pathare, the alert constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), he was saved.

Take a look at the dramatic rescue video which has now gone viral:

Since being shared on Twitter, the video has gathered around 3,000 views. While some urged for stricter punishments for people boarding or de-boarding moving trains, others praised the constable for his quick actions.

“Salute to the railways police force,” wrote a Twitter user. “Salute to the RPF,” commented another.

What do you think of the video?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More