A life saved in time—Pune Fire Brigade’s timely action brings hope to mental health awareness.
By Prashant for PuneriPages.in
Late one evening, amidst the fading city lights near Rajaram Bridge, a young engineering student stood at the edge—overwhelmed, afraid, and unsure. But thanks to the swift action and compassion of Pune’s Fire Brigade, what could have been a tragedy turned into a moment of life-affirming rescue.
This isn’t a story about drama. It’s about a life saved. And it’s a call to all of us—to listen more, judge less, and recognize the silent struggles around us.
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🛑 You Are Not Alone: Where to Get Help
If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, please remember—there’s help. There’s hope.
📞 AASRA (24×7 Helpline): 91-9820466726
📞 iCALL: +91-9152987821
🌐 Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: 1860 266 2345 / 1800 233 3330
💬 More Resources: icallhelpline.org | samaritansmumbai.com
Talking to someone can change everything.
What Happened
According to initial reports, the student had been struggling after receiving disappointing exam results. Overcome with emotion, he made his way to Rajaram Bridge. But before anything irreversible could happen, bystanders alerted emergency services—and within minutes, Pune Fire Brigade reached the spot.
Using trained negotiation, skill, and compassion, the team safely brought the student down. It was an act of humanity, bravery, and professionalism that deserves more recognition than the attempt itself.
Beyond the Incident: What This Really Tells Us
This isn’t just about one young man. It’s about the thousands of students in Pune, India’s education hub, silently battling pressure, expectation, and self-doubt.
Many of us have been there—sitting with a grade that didn’t go our way, facing deadlines that feel like walls, or feeling alone in a crowd. But the truth is: one exam result doesn’t define your future. Failing a subject doesn’t mean you’re a failure. Your life is worth far more than a mark sheet.
A Message for Students: It’s Okay to Feel Lost
If you’re a student reading this, please hear this loud and clear: It’s okay to struggle. It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to not be okay.
📌 You are not alone. 📌 Your feelings are valid. 📌 There is always a way forward—always.
Whether it’s talking to a friend, reaching out to a mentor, or simply calling a helpline—you’re allowed to lean on others. That’s not weakness. That’s courage.
A Word to Parents, Friends, and Teachers
Let’s stop saying “just work harder” and start saying, “I’m here for you.”
Watch for signs: withdrawal, sudden silence, irritability, sleep changes. If your child, student, or friend seems off, reach out. Just ask, “How are you doing?” and listen without judgment.
Because sometimes, all it takes to stop a tragedy is someone who truly listens.
Ending with Hope
That night, a student didn’t jump. He was brought back—alive and breathing—because strangers cared, because help arrived on time, because the city showed up.
Let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep listening. Let’s keep reminding each other: You matter. You are not alone. You are deeply valued.
Written with care, for every struggling heart in Pune.
– puneripages.in
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