Army Doctor’s Heroic Act at Jhansi Station Wins Hearts Online

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The internet is abuzz with admiration for Major Rohit Bachwala, an Indian Army doctor whose quick thinking and compassion helped a woman deliver a healthy baby girl at the bustling Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station.

Key Highlights

Unexpected Emergency: A pregnant woman traveling with her family on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express experienced sudden labor pains as the train neared Jhansi station.
Swift Response: Her husband raised an SOS via the Rail Madad app, prompting immediate action from railway staff.
Army Doctor Steps In: Major Rohit Bachwala, posted at Jhansi Military Hospital and waiting for his own train, rushed to help without hesitation.
Makeshift Maternity Ward: With minimal resources—a pocket knife, hair clips, and a dhoti—Major Bachwala, assisted by women railway staff, safely delivered the baby on the station’s footover bridge.
Team Effort: Railway staff, including Lily Kushwaha, Rakhi Kushwaha, Jyotika Sahu, and Kavita Agarwal, played crucial roles in securing the area and providing necessary supplies.
Mother and Baby Safe: Both were given first aid and transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition.
Viral Praise: Social media users hailed Major Bachwala’s courage and humanity, calling him an “angel in the hour of need” and expressing pride in the Indian Army.
Official Recognition: The Indian Army and North Central Railway lauded the doctor’s professionalism and the seamless coordination among all involved.