Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu: DD, Railway staff at Banihal Railway Station assisted a woman passenger who delivered a baby on board a train today and arranged for the immediate transfer of the mother and child to the nearby hospital.
The woman, a resident of Sumbar village, was on board Train No. 64651 (Sangaldan–Baramulla) travelling with her husband when she developed severe labour pain as the train reached Banihal. With the help of female co-passengers, the delivery took place inside the coach.
On receiving the information, Station Manager A.B. Bali, along with staff members Lalit Kumar, Mudassir Ahmed and Manzoor Ahmed, swiftly arranged medical assistance and ensured safe transfer of the mother and child to the nearest hospital. Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) also extended support during the process.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, Uchit Singhal, and Area Manager, Kashmir Valley, Saqib Yusuf, commended the quick response of passengers and railway employees. They stated that this incident is an “excellent example of humanity and coordination between passengers and railway staff, reflecting Indian Railways’ commitment to safeguarding lives.”DD
