The officers who received awards were on routine patrolling duty near BPTP bridge in the district | Photo Credit: Thinkstock

Key Highlights The awardees were identified as ASI Shamsher Singh and Home Guard Devender In a similar case reported in 2019, ACP, Faridabad Moji Ram had also rescued a youth from drowning in Yamuna canal The police department announced a cash reward Rs 10,000 for the two officers

Chandigarh: The Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Manoj Yadava on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for two officers who rescued a drowning woman in Faridabad district of the state.

The awardees were identified as ASI Shamsher Singh and Home Guard Devender. The DGP congratulated both the police personnel for their exemplary courage. He stated that the brave hearts of Haryana Police have always protected the others by risking their own lives.

In a similar case reported in 2019, ACP, Faridabad Moji Ram had also rescued a youth from drowning in Yamuna canal. A news agency reported that constable Narender had also shown indomitable courage on duty while saving the life of a drowning woman in a canal in Panipat district. DGP Yadava emphasised that the Haryana Police has earned a good name at the national level. He further praised his officers and their teams for dedication, courage and bravery.

The officers who received awards were on routine patrolling duty near BPTP bridge in the district when they saw a woman getting off from an auto, who stepped quickly to reach the bridge and jumped into the canal. The officers immediately jumped into action to save her from drowning.

They pulled her out and upon finding her unconscious; she was rushed to a nearby hospital. In recognition of their bravery and life-saving act, they were awarded by the department.