MEDAK: It was a routine Saturday that suddenly turned into a race against time. For the police control room in Haveli Ghanpur, one urgent call to the emergency number ‘100’ set off a series of quick actions where every second mattered. The message was clear: a woman named Jyothi was trying to end her life in Ninsampally village.
Without wasting a moment, constables Varaprasad (Laddu), Jayanand and Ramesh rushed into action. Their vehicle sped through the narrow lanes, siren blaring through the afternoon air. The goal was simple — reach Jyothi before it was too late.
When they arrived, the door was locked and there was silence inside. There was no time to wait. “We had to act immediately. Every second was precious,” one of the officers recalled. Varaprasad grabbed a crowbar and broke open the door.
Inside, Jyothi was found hanging. Acting fast, the team brought her down and checked for signs of life. Her pulse was faint, but they did not give up. As the others cleared space, Varaprasad began giving CPR — pressing on her chest again and again to restart her heartbeat.
After a few tense minutes, there was a sign of hope — a weak breath, a faint pulse. The officers had saved her. They quickly took her to the Government Hospital in Medak, where she is now recovering.
Superintendent of Police DV Srinivas Rao praised the officers for their timely action. “The quick response by Varaprasad, Jayanand and Ramesh shows the true spirit of police duty,” he said. “Their efforts remind us that policing is not only about enforcing the law, but also about saving lives.”
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