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Prompt decision of driver saves Elephant herd

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Last Wednesday was witness to dramatic escape of a herd of elephants. For the herd, the train driver – Mr Sudhakar Sharma was no less than God.

It was early morning, first rays of the sun not yet penetrated into the jungles of Dooars. Intercity Express 15768 was heading for Siliguri from Alipurduar.

A herd of elephant at ease was crossing the rail track near Rajabhatkhawa Station. Mr Sharma was quick to take stock of the situation, and was not late to take the big decision for the morning – he applied emergency brakes and the train stopped 50 meters before the herd.

After the herd crossed the track, the train proceeded for Rajabhatkhawa Station. Station Master of Rajabhatkhawa and Control Room of Railway was appraised about the incident.

DRM of Alipurduar Division Mr Chandrabir Raman applauded and appreciated Mr Sudhakar Sharma – the driver of the train.

Wise and prompt decision of Mr Sharma, helped to save life of 12 – 14 elephants.

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