A soldier’s quick action turned panic into relief aboard the Dibrugarh-bound Rajdhani Express when he revived an eight-month-old infant who had stopped breathing during the journey last week. The incident took place earlier this week on Monday (October 13, 2025) at around 4:30 pm.
According to Defence Public Relations Officer Lt Col Mahendra Rawat, the infant aboard the Rajdhani Express, while travelling in S4 compartment, suddenly went into respiratory distress and became unresponsive. The child’s mother fainted in shock while frightened passengers called out for help.
How the soldier saved infant’s life?
Among them was Sepoy Sunil, an ambulance assistant with the 456 Field Hospital, situated in Arunachal Pradesh, who was returning to duty from leave. He immediately responded, checked the baby’s condition, and discovered there was no pulse or breathing. Staying calm, he placed the baby on a flat surface and started pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Using two fingers for chest compressions along with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, he managed to revive the child after two rounds of CPR. The baby soon began to breathe again, to the great relief of everyone in the compartment.
Sunil then worked with the train staff and Railway Police to arrange for further medical care at Rangiya station in Assam, ensuring that the infant received proper treatment upon arrival.
A Defence official said that his quick and professional action prevented a tragedy in a setting where no immediate medical support was available. “His calm judgement and decisive response directly saved a precious life,” the official added. The Army praised Sepoy Sunil for his dedication and integrity, highlighting how his training and sense of duty made all the difference.
His actions aboard the moving train have drawn admiration not only from his fellow passengers but also from across the armed forces, serving as a strong reminder of the selfless service and skill soldiers bring even when off duty.