Major Rohit Bachwala Hailed a Hero After Helping Woman Deliver Baby Girl in Life-Saving Moment
Jhansi: In a remarkable display of courage, compassion, and medical skill, a 31-year-old Army doctor, Major Rohit Bachwala, performed an emergency delivery on the platform of Jhansi railway station using nothing but a hair clip and a pocket knife. The quick intervention helped save the lives of both the mother and the newborn baby girl.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when a pregnant woman traveling on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express experienced intense labour pains. She was deboarded at Jhansi station, where the situation rapidly worsened. A female TTE and nearby railway personnel were the first to respond, calling for immediate help.
It was then that Major Dr. Bachwala, a medical officer with the Army Medical Corps, who happened to be waiting for his train to Hyderabad, noticed the commotion and rushed to help.
“There was no time to lose. She had collapsed near the lift. With no access to a hospital or delivery room, we made a makeshift area and focused on ensuring basic hygiene with the available resources,” the doctor told PTI.
Using a hair clip to clamp the umbilical cord and a pocket knife to cut it, Major Bachwala delivered the baby right there on the platform, surrounded by stunned passengers and grateful railway staff.
After the successful delivery, both the mother and child were shifted to a local hospital by ambulance. Doctors later confirmed their condition was stable, crediting the timely medical attention they received.
“A Blessing to Be There at the Right Time”
Despite the extraordinary nature of his actions, Major Bachwala remained humble. “As doctors, we must be prepared for emergencies at all times—even in transit. I consider it a blessing that I could help save two lives,” he said before boarding his train to Hyderabad shortly after.
The North Central Railway’s Jhansi Division hailed the doctor’s efforts, with Public Relations Officer Manoj Kumar Singh praising the seamless coordination between the Army officer and railway staff.
This extraordinary act of medical heroism has drawn widespread praise and serves as a powerful reminder of the dedication of healthcare professionals, especially those in uniform, who go beyond the call of duty to serve others — anytime, anywhere.
