DT
PT
Subscribe To Print Edition About The Tribune Code Of Ethics Download App Advertise with us Classifieds
Add Tribune As Your Trusted Source
search-icon-img
search-icon-img
Advertisement

Cop saves man from drowning in Fatehabad canal

Local residents dub the officer a ‘real-life hero’ after viral rescue video

  • fb
  • twitter
  • whatsapp
  • whatsapp
featured-img featured-img
The car that fell into a canal in Fatehabad.
Advertisement

A heart-stopping rescue unfolded near Ratia town in Fatehabad district on Thursday when a police officer risked his life to save a man trapped in a sinking car — an act that has since earned him accolades from locals and social media users alike.

Advertisement

The incident took place on Fatehabad Road near the Badi Canal when a WagonR car, reversing close to the edge, lost balance and plunged into the deep, fast-flowing water. The driver, Babbu Singh, a resident of Ward No. 15, Ratia, was moments away from drowning, eyewitnesses said.

Advertisement

A passersby immediately dialled the emergency helpline 112, prompting the ERV-220 response unit to rush to the spot within minutes. Realising the gravity of the situation, Ratia Police Station incharge, Sub-Inspector Ranjit Singh, led a rescue operation.

Advertisement

Despite the strong current, Singh tied a rope around himself, broke the car window and pulled the panicking driver out — putting his own life on the line in the process.

The courageous act left bystanders teary eyed. “He didn’t think about himself. He just saved a life,” said one eyewitness, visibly moved by the officer’s bravery.

Advertisement

Local residents hailed the police team as “real-life heroes” and flooded social media with photos and videos of the dramatic rescue.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
tlbr_img1 Classifieds tlbr_img2 Videos tlbr_img3 Premium tlbr_img4 E-Paper tlbr_img5 Shorts