Cop saves elderly man from falling under moving train in Rajasthan, Piyush Goyal posts clip

“Good presence of mind shown by the RPF cop!” wrote a Twitter user while reacting to the video.

Published on: Apr 2, 2021, 18:55:55 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Railway Minister Piyush Goyal recently took to Twitter to share a video which shows how a cop saved an elderly man from falling under a train. The policeman is now being deemed as hero. Chances are, after seeing the video, you’ll call him the same too.

The image shows the cop helping the elderly man. (Twitter/@PiyushGoyal)

Written in Hindi, Goyal’s tweet caption, when loosely translated, explains that the incident took place at Sawai Madhopur station in Rajasthan. The caption further explains how the cop’s quick actions saved the elderly man from getting crushed under the train.

Since being posted a few hours ago, the video has gathered nearly 22,000 views – and the numbers are increasing. It has also accumulated more than 3,200 likes. People praised the cop for his quick actions.

“Good presence of mind shown by the RPF cop!” shared a Twitter user. “He should be rewarded,” shared another. “Excellent job,” said a third.

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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