CISF quick reaction team saves passenger’s life at airport in northern India with timely CPR
by Aditi VermaIn a swift and heroic response, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) saved the life of a passenger, Arshid Ayoub, who suffered a cardiac arrest at an airport in northern India’s Delhi. Ayoub, who was en route to Srinagar, collapsed at Terminal 2 before being revived by the CISF’s quick reaction team and subsequently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, where he is now in stable condition.
The incident took place at Terminal 2 of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi on August 21.
Visuals showed a man was inside the airport when he suddenly suffered a heart attack and collapsed to the ground. Immediately, a CISF team member present at the scene rushed to his aid, administering CPR for several minutes to revive him and save his life. As the officer worked to stabilize the man, a large crowd began to gather around, with people watching anxiously as the dramatic scene unfolded in the busy terminal.
A passenger named Arshid Ayoub, bound for a flight to Srinagar, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at Terminal 2 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport early Wednesday morning. The Central Industrial Security Force’s (CISF) quick reaction team responded immediately, administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), which proved to be life-saving.
The incident unfolded just before Ayoub was scheduled to board his flight. After collapsing, airport authorities were alerted, and the CISF’s trained personnel were at the scene within minutes. Their prompt action in performing CPR was critical in stabilizing Ayoub’s condition before the arrival of emergency medical services.
Ayoub was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, where he was admitted for further treatment. According to sources, his condition is currently stable, and he is under observation. The CISF’s quick response and life-saving intervention have been widely praised, highlighting the importance of trained personnel in handling medical emergencies in public spaces.
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