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Swift action by a CISF officer at Delhi’s IGI Airport proved lifesaving for a passenger who collapsed inside the terminal, but the incident has triggered mixed reactions online.
A video from the incident, now viral, shows the officer staying with the passenger, offering him water as he sat on the floor. Moments later, when the traveller lost consciousness, the officer immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He continued until the airport medical team reached, after which the passenger was stabilised.
According to a post shared by CISF on X, the man was identified as Mohammad Mokhtar Alam, who was headed to Gaya. “On 1st Sept, a passenger bound for Gaya collapsed near the security check area. #CISF SI/Exe Virendra Singh administered CPR until medical help arrived. Passenger was stabilized and safely shifted to hospital,” the caption of the post read.
The clip has sparked a flood of reactions online. Many users applauded the officer’s quick thinking, with one commenting, “This must be taught in schools not just once but periodically. This life saving technique might save many lives as such cases are rising day by day!” Another added, “Well done Virendra Singh, I would say timely action prevents bigger problems.”
However, some weren’t convinced the response was entirely correct. Critics argued the method looked unprofessional. One user noted, “Water should not be provided to person who is undergoing heart attack.” Another pointed out, “This is not correct. Don’t propagate this video and effort. Need to understand when CPR is given. CISF SI/Exe Virendra Singh did not even check if pulse is there or not. You cannot start CPR on any collapse, it could be due to anxiety and lower of blood sugar.”
