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Railway pointsman gets bravery award for saving child near Mumbai

Deed caught on CCTV camera; Railway Minister Piyush Goyal praises him; Asian Institute of Transport Development announces Rs 50,000 award

Vangani Railway Station, Maharashtra
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Vangani Railway Station, Maharashtra

BS Reporter New Delhi
Mayur Shelke a pointsman at the Vangani railway station near Mumbai has become an overnight sensation after his daring rescue of a child’s life. Shelke has was complimented by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal for his bravery. The Asian Institute of Transport Development has also announced an award of Rs 50,000 for Shelke.

The incident happened at around 5pm on Saturday, April 17. According to the CCTV camera footage, a child accompanied by a visually challenged

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