Jammu: Prompt action by a railway employee helped save the life of a passenger who suffered a cardiac arrest after deboarding the Jhelum Express at Jammu Tawi Railway Station on Sunday, an official said.
The passenger collapsed on the platform after getting off the train, drawing the attention of on-duty railway staff member Bablu Kumar, an Assistant AC in the Electrical Department, a Northern Railway spokesperson said.
Kumar immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the passenger, helping improve his condition and providing relief, the spokesperson said.
He then comforted the passenger and promptly called an ambulance for further treatment.
With the assistance of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), the passenger was shifted to a hospital by ambulance, the spokesperson added.
Lauding the railway employee’s prompt response, Jammu Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar said his presence of mind, knowledge of first aid and timely intervention helped save the passenger’s life.
“His act is an inspiration for all railway personnel,” he said.
