Gurugram: Pregnant woman gives birth in Rapido ride, Driver assists in emergency delivery
Gurugram: A heartwarming incident from Gurugram has gone viral, showcasing the compassion of a Rapido cab driver who assisted in the delivery of a baby mid-ride.
The incident came to light through a Reddit post by Rohan Mehra, who had booked the ride for his cook's heavily pregnant wife. The woman went into labor while en route to a hospital 12 kilometers away. The driver, identified as Vikas, quickly sprang into action, helping the woman deliver a healthy baby boy inside the vehicle.
Despite the urgency of the situation, Vikas remained calm and supportive. After the delivery, he ensured both mother and child were safely transported to the hospital. He charged only the pre-decided fare of ₹186, refusing any additional compensation for his humanitarian gesture.
Mehra expressed his gratitude in the post, praising the driver’s selflessness and requesting Rapido’s assistance in contacting him for a proper acknowledgment of his efforts.
The post quickly gained traction, with social media users commending Vikas’ compassion. Comments ranged from heartfelt appreciation to witty remarks, with one user noting, "The kind of Vikas (development) we need."
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
