When Sushant was the best...

Managed to locate a news article on my friend's heroics. Thought that I must put it up. Sushant this is for you buddy!

Location: Ghatnandur
Site: Secunderabad-Manmad Express Accident
Narration: Bravery shown by a young Medico to Save Many Lives

The railway accident that snatched away many a life at Ghatnandur recently showed different facets of human nature. If apathy and negligence on the part of railway officials caused mishap then there were a few individuals who rose to the occasion with their heroic deeds. One such among them is a medical student from Mangalore -- Sushant Singh.

Sushant and his father, Mahendra Singh were traveling in S-8 bogie of the ill-fated Secunderabad-Manmad Express while his mother and two year old niece were seated in AC-3 compartment.

Recalling the incident, Sushant said his family was traveling from Hyderabad to Aurangabad.
“At about 1.30 am, I heard a big noise while was reading a book. Well. I’m an optimistic person. I hoped that there might be some minor problem. However, when I soon realised the gravity of the situation, the first thing that came to my mind was the safety of my family.”
He ran towards the AC-3 bogie as if he was possessed and his heart almost skipped a beat when he saw the tilted bogie. His first impulse was to get into the bogie but policemen and passengers advised him not to enter. However, Sushant ignored them and proceeded towards the entrance door. He found a mother with a baby stranded inside the bogie. It was not possible for her to climb out without handing over the baby to someone. Sushant asked her to pass the baby to him but she was reluctant to handover her. He literally snatched the baby from her and moved her out to safety. Again he entered the bogie. He started calling for his mother and heaved a great sigh of relief when she responded to his calls. She was stranded in a corner with a woman on her top.

Sushant thanked God when his niece emerged without scratches.
After taking out his mother and niece Sushant might have walked off to safety. However, doctor in him, made him to go back to the bogie.

Sushant and five kind hearted persons remained inside. As soon as he had entered the lights went off. It was just impossible to walk in the tilted bogie. In these trying circumstances, Sushant and other passengers brought out nearly 30 people.

“We were telling the passengers not to panic because the train did not fall from a bridge. We assured the passengers that there was no need to worry”, said Sushant.
Sushant’s family went to local relatives and traveled to Aurangabad via Parbhani. It was indeed a nightmarish experience for the young lad but certainly he is happy that he rose to occasion and did whatever in his capacity to help the victims. A Brave-Heart Indeed.