Sepoy Sunil 's quick thinking and medical skills saved the life of an eight-month-old baby

In a remarkable display of courage, skill, and presence of mind, 

Sepoy (Ambulance Assistant) Sunil of 456 Field Hospital saved the life of an eight-month-old infant 

who suffered a sudden medical emergency onboard the Rajdhani Express en route to Dibrugarh.

At approximately 1630 hrs, while travelling in S4 compartment, an infant reportedly went 

into sudden respiratory distress and became unresponsive, triggering panic among passengers. The 

child’s mother, overwhelmed with shock, fainted, adding to the confusion in the compartment.

Amidst the chaos, Sepoy Sunil, who was returning from leave and happened to be in the same 

coach, quickly stepped in. Demonstrating exceptional composure, he immediately assessed the  child’s condition, finding no pulse or respiration. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, he laid the  child on a flat surface and initiated paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using the twofinger chest compression technique combined with mouth-to-mouth breathing.

After about two cycles of CPR, the child began to show signs of life- a moment of relief and hope for 

the distressed family and fellow passengers.

Without delay, Sepoy Sunil coordinated with train staff and the Railway Police to ensure the infant’s 

further medical evacuation at Rangiya station for continued care.

This incident highlights the critical role of trained medical personnel, even outside of clinical settings. 

Sepoy Sunil’s timely, professional, and selfless actions undoubtedly prevented a potential tragedy 

and brought reassurance to many aboard. He subsequently ensured coordination with train staff and 

Railway Police for the infant’s further evacuation and medical management at Rangiya station. 

Throughout the incident, Sep (Amb Asst) Sunil displayed exceptional medical proficiency, quick 

judgement, and a high sense of duty. His decisive action and calm execution under pressure directly 

contributed to saving a precious life