Haryana's Subhan Khan gains fame for daring rescue in Telangana Floods
Hyderabad: In a remarkable display of courage, Subhan Khan from Haryana has become a local hero after rescuing nine people stranded on a bridge during severe floods in Telangana. Khan, operating a bulldozer, managed to reach the Prakash Nagar bridge over the Munneru River in Khammam district, where the individuals were trapped due to rising water levels.
The stranded group had recorded a video appealing to the state government for help, as their situation worsened. Although the state government had dispatched a helicopter for the rescue operation, it was unable to reach the location due to adverse weather conditions.
Faced with the lack of immediate assistance, Subhan Khan took matters into his own hands. Despite warnings from others about the risks involved, Khan decided to use his bulldozer to reach the marooned individuals. "If I die, it is one life, but if I return, I will save nine," Khan said before embarking on the rescue mission. He successfully brought the nine people to safety, and his return was met with cheers from the community.
The rescue operation was further highlighted by a video in which a voice, believed to be Khan’s daughter, expressed pride in his bravery: "I am shivering, my daddy, he managed to do what he set out to."
Khan's heroic actions have garnered widespread praise, and his phone has been inundated with congratulatory messages. Among those who reached out was KT Rama Rao, a prominent Opposition leader and former minister.
In a post on X, Rao praised Khan's bravery: "Just congratulated him on the phone. It isn’t just about a lot of guts; you need a heart to be a true hero. You, my brother Subhan Khan, have saved so many families from lifelong pain by helping these nine people."
Rao continued, "When the government was considering how to deploy a helicopter for rescue, you walked into danger and saved them all. Salute to your big heart and amazing grit! I look forward to meeting you once I am back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Subhan bhai The Hero who saved 9 Lives.
— Krishank (@Krishank_BRS) September 2, 2024
When Congress Government failed to manage a Helicopter in entire day,
Subhan bhai showed that CM Revanth may use Bulldozer to make people homeless but Subhan used the same Bulldozer to bring back 9 people alive … pic.twitter.com/nhVWDStiiU
If I go, it is one life, if I return, I will save nine lives: this was the courage shown by #Subhankhan who took a JCB to bring back 9 people marooned on Prakash Nagar Bridge #Khammam from early hrs on Sept1; You can hear daughter brimming with pride #MyDaddyBravest #RealLifeHero pic.twitter.com/tbthGfUhRB
— Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) September 3, 2024
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13 lakh litres of 'Rail Neer' supplied to train passengers daily: Government
New Delhi (PTI): Approximately 13 lakh litres of packaged drinking water -- 'Rail Neer' -- are being supplied to train passengers across the railway network daily, the government informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.
Apprising the Lower House about the Indian Railways' endeavour to provide safe and potable drinking water facilities at all stations, the government also provided zone-wise details of the water vending machines (WVMs) installed there.
"To ensure the quality of drinking water being made available at the railway stations, instructions exist for periodical checking and required corrective action to be taken.
"Regular inspection and maintenance of drinking water facilities is carried out and complaints are attended to promptly," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while responding to a question raised by BJP MP Anup Sanjay Dhotre seeking to know the supply of drinking water at railway stations across the country
"Complaints regarding deficiency in services, including water supply, are received through various channels such as public complaints, web portals, social media, etc. These complaints are received at various levels, including the Railway Board, zonal railways, division office, etc.," Vaishnaw said.
"The complaints so received are forwarded to the concerned wings of Railways and necessary action is taken to check and address them. As receipt of such complaints and action taken thereon is a continuous and dynamic process, a centralised compendium of these is not maintained," he added.
Providing zone-wise details of water vending machines, the minister said 954 such machines have been installed across railway stations.
"The Indian Railways also provides safe and affordable packaged drinking water bottles -- Rail Neer -- approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in trains and at stations," Vaishnaw said.
"Approximately, 13 lakh litres of Rail Neer are being supplied per day to the travelling passengers in trains and at stations across the Indian Railways network," he added.
