RPF Personnel Assist in Safe Delivery of Baby on Moving Train in India
A pregnant woman, identified as 28-year-old Ruksana Khatun from Uttar Pradesh, went into labor while traveling on the Pune-Supaul Express. The incident occurred in the guard-side general coach during the journey from Pune to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction. Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, specifically Constable Somnath Pathade and Head Constable Vishwajit Kakade, responded swiftly to the emergency under the Indian Railways’ “Operation Matrishakti” initiative. Despite the challenging circumstances of a moving train, the RPF team provided immediate assistance, helping the woman safely deliver a healthy baby onboard. Following the birth, railway staff coordinated with station authorities to arrange a 108 ambulance service for the mother and newborn. Both were evacuated from the train and taken to receive further medical care. Doctors later confirmed that both the mother and the infant were stable and in good health. The family expressed deep gratitude to the RPF personnel and railway administration for their timely intervention. This event has highlighted the humanitarian efforts of Indian Railways and the effectiveness of Operation Matrishakti in ensuring safety for pregnant travelers during emergencies.
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RPF Personnel Assist in Safe Delivery of Baby on Moving Train in India
A pregnant woman, identified as 28-year-old Ruksana Khatun from Uttar Pradesh, went into labor while traveling on the Pune-Supaul Express. The incident occurred in the guard-side general coach during the journey from Pune to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction. Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, specifically Constable Somnath Pathade and Head Constable Vishwajit Kakade, responded swiftly to the emergency under the Indian Railways’ “Operation Matrishakti” initiative. Despite the challenging circumstances of a moving train, the RPF team provided immediate assistance, helping the woman safely deliver a healthy baby onboard. Following the birth, railway staff coordinated with station authorities to arrange a 108 ambulance service for the mother and newborn. Both were evacuated from the train and taken to receive further medical care. Doctors later confirmed that both the mother and the infant were stable and in good health. The family expressed deep gratitude to the RPF personnel and railway administration for their timely intervention. This event has highlighted the humanitarian efforts of Indian Railways and the effectiveness of Operation Matrishakti in ensuring safety for pregnant travelers during emergencies.
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