An Indian Army ambulance assistant, Sepoy Sunil, performed a heroic act aboard the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express by reviving an unresponsive infant using CPR, according to a Defence Ministry official.
Sunil, who is currently posted at a field hospital in the northeastern region, was returning from leave when the incident occurred. The eight-month-old baby suddenly experienced severe breathing difficulty and stopped responding, causing panic among family members. The child’s mother even fainted, believing her baby had died.
Sunil, travelling in the same coach, immediately intervened. Upon examination, he discovered the infant had no pulse and was not breathing. Without delay, he began paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation—applying chest compressions with two fingers and performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
“After about two rounds of CPR, the baby began showing signs of life,” the Defence official stated.
Following the successful revival, Sepoy Sunil coordinated with the train staff and railway police to arrange for the infant’s medical transfer at Rangiya station in Assam for further treatment.
The Defence spokesperson praised Sunil’s calm demeanor and timely action under pressure, stating that his presence of mind and professional skill helped save a young life in a situation where no immediate medical help was available.
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