Delhi police constables felicitated, given out-of-turn promotion for saving lives during hotel fire, building collapse

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Two Delhi Police constables were given out-of-turn promotion and several others honoured with Asadharan Karya Puraskar by Police Commissioner Satish Golchha on Saturday, for their act of bravery and daring rescue during twin incidents of hotel fire in Malviya Nagar and building collapse in Saket, last month. Both incidents resulted in significant loss of lives; however, the damage was contained to some extent due to the bravery of locals and rescuers, including Delhi police personnel.

The two constables, namely Angad Singh Meena and Manish Kumar, were given out-of-turn promotion for putting their lives at risk to save people trapped in the debris. Both policemen, presently stationed at Mehrauli police station, have been promoted to their next rank of Head Constable.

The felicitation ceremony was held at Police Headquarters in the capital, where Police Commissioner Satish Golchha honoured the constables for their exemplary and commendable service in the line of duty.

At least six people lost their lives during a building collapse in South Delhi’s Saidulajab (Saket) on May 30. The building, housing a coaching centre, a café, and several offices, collapsed, killing six people and injuring several others. Construction work was reportedly in progress on the upper floors at the time of the incident.

The police personnel entered deep into the debris and successfully rescued trapped persons, besides assisting in rescue and evacuation efforts, thereby helping save several lives, despite severe risk to their own safety.

The Commissioner of Police also conferred the prestigious Asadharan Karya Puraskar, along with a cash reward of ₹50,000/- each, upon police personnel of South District for their exceptional courage, dedication, and outstanding service during the major fire incident that engulfed the Flourish Stay hotel in Malviya Nagar on June 6.

The deadly inferno left many charred to death and left many trapped inside the building. It was due to some prompt and courageous response of Delhi Police personnel, in close coordination with the Fire Brigade and other emergency services, that multiple persons, including foreign nationals, were rescued.

Those who received the honour included SI (Exe.) Ram Kishan, HC (Exe.) Kartar, HC (Exe.) Hargyan, HC (Exe.) Dinesh Kumar, HC (Exe.) Sampat, Ct. (Exe.) Surender, Ct. (Exe.) Ravi Kant and Ct. (Exe.) Sanjay.

A day ago, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also felicitated rescuers and local people who saved lives in the recent Malviya Nagar fire tragedy and the Saidulajab building collapse.

At a special programme held at the Delhi Secretariat, she met and honoured citizens, police personnel, administrative officials and rescue workers who risked their own lives to save others. The bravehearts were also presented with commendation certificates and cheques of Rs 21,000 each for their efforts.

–IANS

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