Will release captured Indian pilot on Friday as peace gesture: Imran Khan

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February 28, 2019

New Delhi, Feb 28: In a positive gesture, Pakistan has decided to release captured Indian Air Force Wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman and send him back to India safe.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan made the announcement at the Joint session of Parliament where he briefed the members of the Senate and National Assembly on the ongoing situation with India.

Before the opposition leader takes the floor, Khan apologises for cutting in, saying he wishes to announce that the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan Air Force a day earlier will be released tomorrow as a peace gesture.

"In our desire for peace, I announce that tomorrow (Friday), and as a first step to open negotiations, Pakistan will be releasing the Indian Air Force officer in our custody," PM Khan said. The gesture is greeted with near unanimous support in the parliament.

Abhinandan’s MiG-21 Bison fighter plane went down in PoK while chasing F-16 combat aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force which had violated the Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning. During the aerial engagement, one of PAF’s F-16 was shot down.

After announcing his release, PM Khan said that war is not the solution and urged the Indian leadership not to push for escalation. He also announced that if India decides to attack then Pakistan will have no other option but to retaliate.

The Pakistani PM said that Pakistan like any other country desires peace and stability in the region. "As a peace gesture, the Indian pilot captured yesterday will be released tomorrow," he said.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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