Stalin congratulates Sepoy Navaneetha Krishnan for saving a woman's life
Sepoy D Navaneetha Krishnan, hailing from Ayyur village in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, was enrolled in the Army Medical Corps on December 11, 2018
General Manoj Pande commended and felicitated Sepoy Navaneetha Krishnan D for his gallant & selfless humane act of saving the life of a girl
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday commended Sepoy D Navaneetha Krishnan for his selfless act of saving a woman from drowning in Bhakra canal near Punjab's Patiala on June 16.
"Salute to the Army soldier Navaneetha Krishnan who risked his own life to save the life of a Punjabi student. Appreciate it, " he tweeted quoting the news clip of the Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande felicitating Sepoy Navaneetha Krishnan.
According to an Indian Army statement, on June 16, 2023, at approximately 3 pm, while returning from Patiala to Sangrur, performing the Ration collection duty as a Dandaman, sitting in the rear of the vehicle, Sepoy D Navaneetha Krishnan suddenly found that there was a commotion on the road and a woman was almost drowning in the fast current of the Bhakra Canal.
இன்னல் நேரும் தருணத்தில் தன்னுயிர் பாராமல் பஞ்சாப் மாணவியின் உயிரைக் காப்பாற்றிய இராணுவ வீரர் நவநீதகிருஷ்ணனை வாழ்த்துகிறேன்! பாராட்டுகிறேன்! https://t.co/IE0vJgmNC9
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 21, 2023
"The army Jawan without hesitating for another second, ran 100 meters (downstream) towards the fast-flowing canal, jumped into the canal and saved the woman from drowning. Further, utilising his capabilities as a trained Basic First Aid provider he performed Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, thereby saving her life, " the official statement said.
"His selfless act of bravery, presence of mind, fearlessness, and initiative has been lauded by one and all. His act has become a source of motivation and pride besides being an example amongst all ranks to emulate, " it added.
Earlier in the day, the Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande commended and felicitated Sepoy Navaneetha Krishnan.
Sepoy D Navaneetha Krishnan, hailing from Ayyur village in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, was enrolled in the Army Medical Corps on December 11, 2018.
The individual is presently posted to a field Hospital at Patiala, the statement said.
"A physically fit, smart, intelligent, courageous, diligent, Sepoy, driver by trade, the individual has exhibited a selfless humane act laudable of conduct as a soldier", the release stated.
