Ghaziabad Police Chief Honours Sahibabad Rescue Team And Residents

Ghaziabad Police Commissioner J. Ravindra Goud honoured fire service personnel, police personnel and local residents on 13 October 2026 for their contribution to the rescue operation after the Sahibabad building collapse. The ceremony recognised their prompt action, courage and cooperation during the emergency.

The lenter of an under-construction building in the Sahibabad police station area collapsed on 12 October 2026, trapping people under the debris. Fire service personnel, a police team led by Sahibabad station in-charge Ravendra Gautam, and local residents immediately joined the relief and rescue work.

Those involved removed debris, brought trapped people out safely and took them to hospital in time. The combined efforts of police, fire service personnel and residents helped the rescue move forward quickly. The ceremony recognised their contribution to that operation.

The Police Commissioner said prompt action, courage and mutual cooperation can protect precious lives during a crisis. He highlighted the importance of joint efforts by the fire service, police and members of the public in such emergencies.

Chief Fire Officer Saurabh Kumar Singh, Sahibabad station in-charge Ravendra Gautam and Seema outpost in-charge Kulwant Singh were among those honoured. Other police personnel and local residents who actively helped remove debris and bring trapped people out were also recognised.

The Police Commissioner particularly praised the humanitarian contribution of local residents. The ceremony acknowledged the courage and commitment of personnel and citizens involved in the rescue. Cooperation between the police and the public during the collapse was a central focus of the recognition.