Prompt action of railway personnel saved the life of a youngster who tried to commit suicide after climbing on the roof of a train’s engine. Video of the rescue operation was shared by the Ministry of Railways. The incident happened at Danapur railway station in Bihar.

The 29-second clip shows a railway employee crawling on the train’s engine and throwing a shawl at the youngster. High-voltage electric wire is also seen near the roof of the engine. He pulls down the man from the roof of the train’s engine. The youth falls down onto the platform and seems unconscious. The railway personnel covered him with a towel as people said that he should be rushed to a hospital.

“Indian Railway employees set an example of humanity and conscientiousness!” the Ministry of Railways tweeted in Hindi. They also noted that ticket-checking staff saved the youngster, who was taken to hospital.

[Disclaimer: Disturbing footage, viewers discretion is advised] Watch the video here:

पूर्व मध्य रेल के दानापुर स्टेशन पर टिकट चेकिंग स्टॉफ ने अपनी जान पर खेलकर इंजन पर आत्महत्या करने की नीयत से चढ़े एक युवक को बचाया और अस्पताल तक पहुंचाया। pic.twitter.com/N0gyGAHhph

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) March 9, 2022

The railway personnel earned plaudits online for rescuing the youth. “Great work. He must be awarded for his bravery. Railway men usually do such work but are not counted. Salute you!! We are really proud of you,” commented a user.

Thanks Dear, God Bless 🙌you ever. Rly. Govt. should Sanction Award to the Concerned Rly Staff who has protected the life of frustrated 😤 youth. Wishing happiness ✨🤗💕 in life of every Railway 🛤men.

Great work. He must be awarded for his bravery. Railway men usually do such work but are not counted. Salute you!!We are really proud of you. 🙏🇮🇳🙏

Breave work from Ticket checking staff👌👌👍

— Dr R K (@rupeshkr9211) March 9, 2022

Another employee earned praise online recently after a train manager swiftly applied brake saving a passenger who slipped between platform and moving train. A video of the incident, which happened at Surat railway station in Gujarat, was also shared by the Ministry of Railways. Before that, two Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel saved a youth who fell while getting off a moving train at the Warangal railway station in Telangana.

There are several NGOs across the country that are committed to the cause of mental health. They run counselling services and suicide helplines for anyone in danger of committing suicide:

Pratheeksha: +91 484 2448830; Roshni: 040 790 4646, Sanjivini: 011-24311918 and Nagpur Suicide Prevention Helpline – 8888817666

The Samaritans Mumbai – 022 6464 3267, 022 6565 3267, 022 6565 3247 Address – B-3, Trisandhya Behind Ambika Sarees Dadasaheb Phalke Road Dadar (E) 400014 Mumbai

Aasra – 91-22-27546669 E-mail – aasrahelpline@yahoo.com Address – 104, Sunrise Arcade Plot No. 100 Sector 16 Koparkhairane Navi Mumbai 400709

Connecting India – 9922001122, 18002094353 Website – connectingngo.org Address – Connecting Trust Dastur Girls School Moledina Road Pune 411001

Lifeline Foundation – +91 33 24637401, +91 33 24637432 Address – 17/1A Alipore Road Sarat Bose Road 700 027 Kolkata

Sumaitri – 011-23389090 E-mail- feelingsuicidal@sumaitri.net Address – Sumaitri Aradhana Hostel Complex No. 1 Bhagwan Das Lane Bhagwan Das Road New Delhi

Sneha – 91-44-2464 0050, 91-44-2464 0060 E-mail – help@snehaindia.org Address – #11, Park View Road R.A. Puram Chennai 600028

Maitreyi – +91-413-339999 Address – 255 Thyagumudali Street 605001 Pondicherry

Saath – 079 2630 5544, 079 2630 0222 Address – B12 Nilamber Complex H.L. Commerce College Road Navrangpura Ahmedabad 380 006

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