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The Major who delivered a baby at a railway station

July 07, 2025

Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi today commended Major Bachwala Rohit for demonstrating exceptional professional acumen and selfless commitment beyond the call of duty. 

On 5 July 2025, while going on leave from the Military Hospital, Jhansi, to his hometown of Hyderabad, he was involved in a critical medical intervention that exemplified the highest standards of military service. 

At Jhansi Railway Station, he noticed a pregnant woman in visible distress near the lift area. She had fallen from a wheelchair and was in advanced labour. 

Major Rohit's swift and decisive action, under non-clinical and resource-constrained circumstances, is a testament to his medical proficiency, composure under pressure, and unwavering commitment to the ethos of the Armed Forces, the Indian Army tweeted.