Police Felicitate Three Samaritans Who Rescued Girl Pushed into Hussainsagar Lake
· India · The Hindu, NDTV
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar felicitated three men who rescued a six-year-old girl allegedly pushed into Hussainsagar lake by her mother on October 14, 2026. The rescuers were identified as autorickshaw driver Fakruddin, private employee K. Balakrishna, and businessman Mohammed Afsar, who were presented with cash awards for their courage and presence of mind. According to police, the mother, reportedly distressed by medical expenses for the child's illness, allegedly pushed her into the lake and fled after sending the elder daughter away on the pretext of buying ice cream. The girl managed to cling to a bamboo pole in the water and screamed for help, which Balakrishna heard, leading to the rescue operation with Fakruddin and Afsar pulling her out. Patrolling police personnel shifted the child to Gandhi Hospital for treatment after receiving information about the incident. The incident occurred in Hyderabad, Telangana state.
Why it matters
The three rescuers are directly affected as they risked their lives to save the girl and received recognition and cash awards for their bravery. The incident highlights community response to emergencies and the dangers faced by children in distress situations.
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