Updated December 30th, 2019 at 13:38 IST

Well done Captain: Rajnath lauds Army doctors who helped in delivery of passenger in train

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of two women doctors of the Indian Army who helped in the premature delivery of a passenger on a train

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of two women doctors of the Indian Army who helped in the premature delivery of a passenger on a train. Taking to Twitter, Rajnath Singh appreciated the captains for their professionalism and compassion. "Well done captains!" he said.

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Army Doctors deliver premature baby in train

The incident took place on Sunday when a pregnant woman had premature labour. Fortunately, the two Indian Army doctors were at the spot and lend their hands for safe delivery. The doctors – Captain Amandeep and Captain Lalitha of 172 Military Hospital –ensured a successful premature delivery on Howrah Express at 172 Military Hospital in Gurdaspur. Both the mother and the child are said to be fit and fine. The official Twitter handle of Additional Directorate General of Public Information tweeted the good news that drew wide appreciation on social media.

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Railway Min Piyush Goyal lauds army doctors

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal lauded the two Indian Army doctors for their prompt facilitation of safe premature delivery of a baby on board in a running train. He took to Twitter to express his appreciation for the "compassion and professionalism" of the two doctors. 

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(With inputs from ANI)

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Published December 30th, 2019 at 13:38 IST