Ticket checker performs CPR on conscious passenger in a bid to save him from heart attack; viral video divides the Internet

“TTE’s promptness gave ‘life’. While travelling in the general coach of train number 15708 ‘Amrapali Express’, a 70-year-old passenger suffered a heart attack. The TTE deployed there immediately gave CPR and saved the life of the passenger. The passenger was then sent to the hospital at Chhapra railway station,” the post read.

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टीटीई की तत्परता से मिला ‘जीवनदान’
ट्रेन संख्या 15708 ‘आम्रपाली एक्सप्रेस’ के जनरल कोच में सफ़र के दौरान 70 वर्षीय एक यात्री को हार्ट अटैक आने पर तैनात टीटीई ने बिना समय गंवाए CPR दिया और यात्री की जान बचाई। तत्पश्चात छपरा रेलवे स्टेशन पर यात्री को अस्पताल भेज दिया गया। pic.twitter.com/vxqsTEkir7

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) November 23, 2024

The video, which has garnered over 254,000 views, has divided opinions on the Internet. While some criticised the video, others praised the TTE for his quick response. A user wrote, “Yes, you should give cpr when patient is unconscious/unresponsive. He is awake in the given video !! That’s not recommended.” Another user commented, “Great…!!Indian Railway must appoint a doctor in each and every train for the passengers convenience.”

“Who gives CPR when patient is conscious,” a third user wrote. “Is important that the general public is made more aware on CPR. When & when not, how to attempt CPR,” another user commented.

In September, another ticket checker on Pawan Express travelling from Darbhanga to Varanasi won plaudits after he revived a 65-year-old man who suffered a heart attack.

The man was in a first-class coach when he experienced a sharp pain in his chest and passed out. His brother reached out to the Railways’ RailMadad portal, which sent an alert to Savind Kumar, the ticket checker aboard, reports said.