VIDEO! TN CM MK Stalin felicitates Inspector who carried unconscious man on her shoulder during Chennai rains

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin felicitated Inspector Rajeswari for her rescue work yesterday during Chennai rains. She had carried an unconscious man, on her shoulders, to an autorickshaw in a bid to rush him to a nearby hospital in Chennai.

Police Commissioner (Chennai) Shankar Jiwal appreciated her deed.

"She did excellent work by helping the man. Within 10-15 minutes she took the man to the rescue team and he was transported to the hospital. She has always been a great officer. We have come here to meet her and appreciate her," he said while talking to ANI.

Treatment on the unconscious man is on, he's alright.

Rajeshwari, detailed how she received information about the man and gave an update on the health of the man.

"We were working on removing a big tree that had fallen when I received information about the man who had fallen unconscious in the cemetery. He works in the cemetery. I gave first aid and then carried him. An auto came there and we sent him to hospital. I visited the hospital and his mother was there. I assured them not to worry as the police department would support them. I talked to the doctor and he said that treatment is on and there's nothing to worry about," she said.

Heavy rains continued to lash Chennai and its nearby areas on Thursday morning, affecting vehicular movement and causing waterlogging in several parts of the city including the areas of Nungambakkam, Sterling road, KMC Hospital road.

As many as 14 people have lost their lives in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains, said Kumar Jayanth, Principal Secretary, Revenue Department on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin felicitates Inspector Rajeswari for her rescue work yesterday during Chennai rains: Chief Minister's Office

She had carried an unconscious man, on her shoulders, to an autorickshaw in a bid to rush him to a nearby hospital in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/fQOze6OeyJ

— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2021

I gave first aid after which I carried him. An auto came there, we sent him to hospital. I visited the hospital, his mother was there. I assured them to not worry&that Police dept will support them. Doctor said that treatment is on & there's nothing to worry: Inspector Rajeshwari pic.twitter.com/0SsTuWeMCG

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2021