Lucknow: A Lucknow police constable was rewarded by Police Commissioner Tarun Gauba on Monday for saving the life of an elderly man who collapsed near Mahanagar crossing after suffering severe chest pain.Constable Sandeep Yadav, posted at Mahanagar police station, noticed the man lying by the roadside in visible distress on Sunday. Sensing a medical emergency, Yadav immediately intervened and began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He then arranged for an ambulance and ensured the man was taken to a hospital for further treatment.Police officials said the constable’s quick response and presence of mind helped the patient receive timely medical attention, improving his chances of survival. They added that in suspected cardiac events, the first few minutes are critical, and immediate basic life support can be decisive.At a function held at the Police Commissionerate on Monday, Commissioner Gauba felicitated Yadav with a commendation certificate and a cash reward. The commissioner praised the constable’s promptness, dedication to duty and humanitarian approach in responding to the emergency.
