CISF jawan's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation therapy saves life of Odisha man visiting Taj Mahal
Nov 17, 2023
New Delhi [India], November 17 : The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) saved the life of a 70-year-old Odisha resident by administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) when he fell unconscious while standing in line to go through the security check at the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra.
Upendra Kumar Pal's health deteriorated and he fell unconscious at about 4.25 pm on Thursday. He came to see the Taj Mahal with his relatives.
CISF said its sub-inspector, Shailendra Kumar, who was performing duty at the Taj Mahal, acted promptly and administered life-saving CPR to the visitor.
"Due to his immediate response, the visitor was successfully revived," said the force in a statement.
Subsequently, the CISF said Pal was transported by ambulance to a hospital for further medical treatment.
"Pal's family profusely thanked Sub Inspector Shailendra Kumar for saving his life. The proactive and quick actions of the CISF personnel played a pivotal role in saving a valuable life," added the CISF.
