In an extraordinary act of bravery, a man named Subhan Khan from Haryana became a local hero after he single-handedly rescued nine people stranded on a bridge during severe flooding in Telangana. The incident occurred on the Prakash Nagar bridge over the Munneru river in Khammam district, where a sudden rise in water levels left the group helpless.
Despite warnings from others, Khan decided to take matters into his own hands. With the state government unable to reach the site due to adverse weather conditions, Khan drove his bulldozer to the bridge, determined to save the marooned group. Before setting out on the daring mission, he remarked, “If I die, it is one life, but if I return, I will save nine.”
Khan’s courageous efforts paid off as he returned safely with all nine individuals, who were greeted with loud cheers from the onlookers. His daughter, who captured the moment on video, expressed her relief and pride, saying, “I am shivering, my daddy, he managed to do what he set out to.”
The heroic act quickly garnered widespread attention, with many praising Khan’s selflessness and courage. Among those who congratulated him was KT Rama Rao (KTR), a prominent opposition leader and former minister. In a post on social media platform X, KTR expressed his admiration, stating, “You, my brother Subhan Khan, have saved so many families from a life-long pain by helping these nine people. Salute to your big heart and amazing grit!”, reported NDTV.
KTR further added that he intends to meet Khan in person upon his return to Telangana, acknowledging that Khan’s bravery had saved the lives of those stranded and spared their families from immense grief.
Subhan Khan’s story serves as a powerful reminder that true heroism lies in the willingness to risk one’s life for the sake of others, a quality that has now earned him widespread respect and gratitude across the region.
