Raipur Police Honors Good Samaritans, Launches Roadside Banner Campaign to Inspire Public to Aid Accident Victims
Raipur: Raipur Police honored five Good Samaritans on Monday as part of an initiative led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Santosh Singh, aiming to encourage the public to assist accident victims without fearing legal complications.
The SSP has directed that large banners displaying photos of these Good Samaritans be placed along roads to inspire others to help injured individuals in road accidents. These individuals have saved lives on different occasions by aiding accident victims.
The Supreme Court has designated such individuals as “Good Samaritans” and directed that they be encouraged and rewarded to reduce road accidents and provide immediate treatment to the injured.
The five honored Good Samaritans include:
- Jitendra Verma from Umaria village in Mandir Hasaud, Raipur: On October 7, he informed the police about a motorcycle accident and arranged for the victim to be taken to Mandir Hasaud CHC for treatment, saving a life.
- Prince Tiwari from Banjarin Temple, Rawanbhatha: On September 30, he alerted Dial 112 when three individuals were trapped in a vehicle collision near Rawanbhatha. With a crane, they were rescued and admitted to a hospital.
- Mithlesh Verma from Bank of Baroda, Dharsiwa, Raipur: He transported an accident victim to the nearest trauma center and later helped transport the deceased to the mortuary free of charge.
- Rahul Shadija from Shailendra Nagar, Raipur: On October 12, he called Dial 112 following a motorcycle accident at Arang Chowk, arranging for an ambulance to take two injured individuals to the hospital.
- Durgesh Kumar Kande from Katora Talab, Raipur: On September 8, he called Dial 112 and transported an accident victim near Katora Talab Gurdwara to the hospital, saving their life.
In road accidents, the first 30 minutes are known as the “Golden Hour.” If the injured person reaches a hospital or receives medical assistance within this period, their life can often be saved.
However, many bystanders hesitate to help in such situations, fearing repeated court appearances or police inquiries. Instead, they often record videos or photos on their phones, without taking action to save the victim’s life—leading to tragic consequences where the injured person may die at the scene.
