In a remarkable display of courage and commitment, a team from Bathinda Police\’s PCR unit saved the lives of eleven people—including five children—after their car fell into the Sirhind Canal near Bahiman Bridge.
Punjab Police Officers Rescue 11 from Sirhind Canal, Honoured for Exemplary Bravery
A Salute to Bravery!
I commend the outstanding courage shown by the PCR team of @BathindaPolice — ASI Rajinder Singh, ASI Narinder Singh, Sr. Constable Jaswant Singh & Lady Sr. Constable Harpal Kaur — who risked their own lives to rescue a family of eleven, including five… pic.twitter.com/C7Sxuywn7M
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) July 24, 2025
The team, comprising ASI Rajinder Singh, ASI Narinder Singh, Senior Constable Jaswant Singh, and Lady Senior Constable Harpal Kaur, acted swiftly and fearlessly, risking their own lives to pull the family out of the submerged vehicle. Their timely intervention turned what could have been a devastating tragedy into a miraculous rescue.
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav took to social media to applaud the officers\’ heroism
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav took to social media to applaud the officers\’ heroism. “Their fearless and swift action turned a certain tragedy into a miraculous escape. Such acts of heroism reflect the true spirit of Punjab Police — to protect and serve with courage, compassion and unwavering dedication,” he wrote.
In recognition of their bravery, all four officers were awarded the Director General’s Commendation Discs and a cash reward of ₹25,000 each.
The Punjab Police has hailed this rescue as a shining example of service beyond duty and hopes the officers’ actions will serve as an inspiration across the force. The incident also highlights the critical role played by frontline personnel in emergency response and community safety.
