Hyderabad traffic cop administers CPR, saves life of man; minister praises intervention
Hyderabad, Feb 24: A traffic police constable made timely intervention to administer CPR to a man, who collapsed on the roadside here on Friday upon suffering a cardiac arrest, and saved the latter's life.
The act of Rajashekhar, a constable from Rajendranagar Traffic Police Station under Cyberabad Police Commissionerate here, was praised by Telangana Health Minister T Harish Rao and several others, who described his efforts as commendable after a video of the policeman administering CPR went viral on social media.
The minister said the state goverment will conduct CPR training to all frontline employees and workers next week in view of increasing reports of such incidents.
Cyberabad Police said the man from L B Nagar collapsed on the roadside following heart attack and Rajashekhar noticing this demonstrated exceptional professionalism and presence of mind in saving the precious life.
Upon recognising the critical situation, he promptly administered CPR to the person, leading to his recovery, police said. The man was subsequently shifted to a hospital.
"With great relief, we announce that the individual is now doing well," Cyberabad Police tweeted.
Harish Rao tweeted: "Highly Appreciate traffic police Rajashekhar of Rajendranagar PS for doing a commendable job in saving precious life by immediately doing CPR".
Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Stephen Raveendra also tweeted, "It is with immense pride, I commend the timely act of #CyberabadTrafficPolice Sri Rajashekhar of Rajendranagar PS. His effective administration of CPR has saved the life of a young man. I appreciate Rajasheker's spontaneity & dutifulness. May his act inspire others."
Netizens also appreciated Rajashekhar's efforts in saving the life of the man and many pointed out that every citizen should be trained to conduct CPR.
Highly Appreciate traffic police Rajashekhar of Rajendranagar PS for doing a commendable job in saving precious life by immediately doing CPR. #Telangana Govt will conduct CPR training to all frontline employees & workers next week inview of increasing reports of such incidents pic.twitter.com/BtPv8tt4ko
— Harish Rao Thanneeru (@BRSHarish) February 24, 2023
Commendable efforts of Shri Rajasheker, a constable from the Rajendranagar PS,who demonstrated exceptional professionalism and presence of mind in saving a precious life,Upon recognising the critical situation,he promptly administered CPR to the person, leading to their recovery. pic.twitter.com/SCdkZpp0uw
— Cyberabad Police (@cyberabadpolice) February 24, 2023
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Lorry overturns at Dhimbam Ghat, disrupting traffic between Karnataka-Tamil Nadu
Chamarajanagar: A multi-wheeler lorry overturned at the 15th sharp turn of Dhimbam Ghat, located on the national highway connecting Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, causing a significant traffic disruption.
The incident, which occurred at the inter-state border near Chamarajanagar district, forced vehicles to navigate the highway between Sathyamangalam in Tamil Nadu and Mysuru with difficulty.
Tamil Nadu police responded to the scene, clearing the overturned vehicle and restoring normal traffic flow.
