NEW DELHI: Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Shashank Jaiswal is being praised as a hero for his quick thinking and bravery in administering life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a man involved in a bike accident on the Delhi Cantonment flyover. The incident occurred on Wednesday night around 10 pm as Jaiswal was heading home from the Prem Bari Bridge.
Upon spotting the severely injured man, identified as Nitin Tyagi, a 45-year-old resident of Punjabi Bagh, lying unconscious on the roadside, Jaiswal immediately sprang into action. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, capturing the moment when the DCP stopped his car to assist the victim.
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श्री शशांक जायसवाल (उपायुक्त, ट्रैफिक) ने CPR देकर नारायणा इलाके में सड़क पर अचेत पड़े व्यक्ति को दी नई ज़िंदगी#DTPUpdates pic.twitter.com/UWZ9CK3fQT
Recalling the intense experience, Jaiswal shared, “I was coming from the Wazirpur side when I saw the man. He was severely injured and not breathing. In order to save his life, I administered CPR. Thankfully, he regained consciousness within a couple of minutes.”
This is not the first time Jaiswal has demonstrated his courage and quick response in a crisis. In December 2024, he rescued an army couple trapped inside their overturned car in Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan area. Jaiswal’s actions serve as a reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant and prepared to act swiftly in emergency situations.
