BSF jawans rescue unattended accident victim in Kandhamal

In an act of courage, two Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers saved the life of a critically injured young man in Kandhamal district on Thursday. The incident occurred on the Sadingia-Katapanga road when the youth, identified as Siddhanta Rana from Phulbani, met with a motorcycle accident.

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Left lying in a critical condition on the road, injured Siddhanta was spotted by the two BSF personnel, who immediately sprang into action.

The soldiers, stationed at the nearby BSF camp in Sadingia, noticed the accident while traveling along the road. Without hesitation, they called for BSF ambulance and rushed to the spot and saved the youth’s life by immediately taking him to hospital.

The young man was first taken to the local health facility in Phiringia for initial treatment. Later, he was shifted to the district headquarters hospital (DHH) in Phulbani for advanced care. Doctors immediately began treatment, ensuring the youth’s condition stabilised.

The family of the victim expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the BSF soldiers for their timely intervention and selfless service. Thanks to their efforts, the young man’s life was saved.

“The jawans first took us to Phiringia and then again to Phulbani. Timely medical care could be provided to the accident victim due to their help. Now, his condition is a little better. I thank the BSF jawans,” a relative of the accident victim, Sangram Rana, said.

Worth mentioning, the State is grappling with an unsettling escalation in road accidents, which tragically claim the lives of approximately 15 individuals each day.

During a session of the Legislative Assembly, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena had revealed this disturbing data: the daily average of road accidents stands at 31, resulting in approximately 27 injuries.