Police felicitate three Samaritans who rescued girl pushed into Hussainsagar
Three men were honored by the Hyderabad Police for rescuing a six-year-old girl who was pushed into Hussainsagar lake by her mother. The mother, reportedly overwhelmed by medical expenses for the child's illness, attempted to harm her before fleeing.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the severe social and psychological pressures caused by medical poverty and the importance of community intervention.
Three men rescued a six-year-old girl who was allegedly pushed into Hussainsagar lake by her mother in Hyderabad. The mother, who was reportedly distressed by the medical expenses for the child’s illness, allegedly pushed her into the lake and fled, police said.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Wednesday felicitated three men who rescued her, who were identified as autorickshaw driver Fakruddin, private employee K. Balakrishna and businessman Mohammed Afsar. He presented them with cash awards in recognition of their courage and presence of mind.
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