A railway official in Maharashtra is getting hailed a hero for saving the life of a boy who fell on the tracks – correct in the way of an oncoming train. CCTV footage that has been broadly circulated on the net shows Mayur Shelke operating towards the kid and hauling him out of the train’s way in the nick of time.
The CCTV footage was shared on Twitter yesterday by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, who praised Mr Shelke’s “exceptionally courageous act” in risking his personal life to save the kid. In the footage, the kid is observed losing his balance on the edge of a deserted platform and falling onto the tracks. Right then, railway pointsman Mayur Shelke is observed operating towards the kid. He manages to attain the kid and rescue him just as the train pulls into the platform.
According to news agency ANI, the incident occurred at platform two of Vangani Railway Station on April 17.
“Very proud of Mayur Shelke, Railwayman from the Vangani Railway Station in Mumbai who has done an exceptionally courageous act, risked his own life and saved a child’s life,” Mr Goyal wrote when sharing the video on Twitter. “His act cannot be compared with any prize or money, but he will be rewarded for fulfilling his responsibility, and motivating humanity with his work,” he added.
Very proud of Mayur Shelke, Railwayman from the Vangani Railway Station in Mumbai who has performed an exceptionally courageous act, risked his personal life & saved a child’s life. pic.twitter.com/0lsHkt4v7M
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 19, 2021
Praise has been pouring in for Mayur Shelke considering the fact that the video was released on social media.
The Ministry of Railways shared a clip which shows the employees and DRM of Central Railway’s Mumbai Division applauding Mr Shelke. He was also felicitated for his courageous act by the Central Railway.
Shri Mayur Shelkhe the ‘real life hero’ appreciated by employees & DRM of Mumbai Division of Central Railway. ???????? pic.twitter.com/8fCSR6S4Vy
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) April 19, 2021
Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, praised the railway pointsman’s bravery in a tweet shared on Monday. “I salute Mayur Shelke’s selflessness and exemplary heroism,” he wrote. “Mayur, your bravery inspires us all.”
I salute Mayur Shelke’s selflessness and exemplary heroism. This railway pointsman risked his personal life to save the life of a kid who fell on the tracks at Vangani station in Maharashtra. Mayur, your bravery inspires us all. pic.twitter.com/lX08pBY9I5
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) April 19, 2021
Actor R Madhavan also took to Twitter to share a note of appreciation for the “true life hero”
God BLESS this Accurate LIFE HERO .. Mayur Shelkhe Ji.. Tumhala कोटि कोटि प्रणाम। Ishwar आपको और आपके परिवार को sadha सुखी रखें। https://t.co/Yg4wSbZpf9
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) April 19, 2021
IPS Swati Lakra also took to Twitter to share the video. “Kudos,” she wrote.
Railway Employee Mr.Mayur Shelke (Points man) Vangani (Mumbai Division of Central Railway)risked his personal life and saved the kid whose mother was visually challenged.
Kudos ????????@RailMinIndiapic.twitter.com/AlpJqwGqLv— Swati Lakra (@SwatiLakra_IPS) April 19, 2021
IAS Supriya Sahu hailed the railway employee a “real hero” in her post
Real Hero ???? commendable deed by Railway Empolyee Mr.Mayur Shelke, risking his personal life and saving the kid. Salute ???? #Mayurshelkepic.twitter.com/XlT5m6tSmt
— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) April 19, 2021
Take a look at some of the other reactions:
That’s why Heroes will need not put on cape! Hats off to Mayur Shelke ji for saving the boy’s life. @PiyushGoyalhttps://t.co/Bc2q7JGN5y
— Suhas Gopinath (@suhasgopinath) April 19, 2021
Salute Mayur Shelke’s selflessness and exemplary heroism. As a Railway pointsman, he risked his personal life to save the life of a kid who fell on the tracks at Vangani station in Maharashtra. What an inspiration! pic.twitter.com/uxJsYlnJi7
— Achyuta Samanta (@achyuta_samanta) April 19, 2021
What a good rescue! Selfless man, puts his life at threat to save the child’s life. Bravo Mr.Mayur Shelke???????????????? https://t.co/5XEXfCwBSS
— Dr. Varun Kumar IPS (@VarunKumarIPSTN) April 19, 2021
Speaking to ANI, Mr Shelke stated that the kid was accompanied on the platform by a visually impaired lady, who could not do significantly to enable him. “She could do nothing. I ran towards the child but also thought that I might be in danger too. Still, I thought I should save him,” he was quoted as saying. “The woman was very emotional and thanked me a lot. Minister Piyush Goyal also called me up,” he added.