RPF constable felicitated for saving woman passenger

November 29, 2019 07:47 am | Updated 07:47 am IST - Coimbatore

A Railway Police Force (RPF) constable, who saved a woman as she tripped while attempting to board a moving train at Coimbatore Railway Station on Thursday, was felicitated with a certificate and cash award of ₹500. The constable P. Balakrishnan prevented the passenger from falling on to the platform by swiftly pushing her inside the train. The woman was boarding Coimbatore – Mangaluru Intercity Express train. She boarded the moving train after her family members boarded safely, officials said.

Station Director P. Sathesh Saravanan felicitated Mr. Balakrishnan.

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