Secunderabad: Mr. C V Anand IPS Commissioner of Police Hyderabad City, felicitated and presented certificate of appreciation, cash reward to Tukaram Gate Detective Inspector, Mr. A. Anjaneyulu and Market Police Station Constable, Mr. Rakesh and four civilians for rescuing people trapped in the fire mishap at the Ruby Pride Luxury Hotel in Secunderabad.
The officers and the civilians without any protective gear entered the building much before the fire-fighters arrived.
PC Mr. Rakesh was the first one on the scene after a fire broke out at about 9 pm on 12th September. Thick smoke was billowing up through the stair case and it’s a somber sight all around. He was soon joined by Inspector Mr. Anjaneyulu and 4 civilians Subash Chandra Bose, Surya Kiran Kumar , Amar Reddy and Shiva Kumar entered the building in fire from the adjacent buildings.
Inspector Mr. Anjaneyulu who bored the brunt of the toxic smoke and heat said that he had a shock of his life when he saw one inmate lying on passage of second floor. As they went down the stair case, they found some persons lying in unconscious state. They have rescued and shifted them to the terrace.
“We could barely see our hand in front of your face as as we were getting closer.” said Mr. Rakesh.
“Those actions reflect the bravery and exemplary service of HCP’s finest and the good Samaritans. They put their own lives at risk and moved the occupants trapped to safety.” said City Police Commissioner Mr.CV Anand.
“The extraordinary bravery – intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent and personal danger to life, reflects the hallmark of true heroism” he added.
He said that he would be praying for those who were injured and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members.
Our Citizen Reporter
B. Bharath Reddy
