Watch Video: RPF cop saves life of disabled man who slips while boarding train at Panvel station

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An alert Railway Protection Force (RPF) cop saved the life of a disabled man who slipped while trying to board a moving train in Mumbai's Panvel station.

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal shared the CCTV footage of the incident on his Twitter handle and lauded the cop for his swift action.

He also urged people to adhere to guidelines and not attempt to board moving trains. Not doing so could lead to fatal accidents.

"In Panvel, an alert RPF official took swift action to save a disabled man's life. Boarding a moving train is dangerous as it could lead to a fatal accident. Your life is priceless. Please follow guidelines and stay safe," Piyush Goyal said in his post in Hindi.

The video has been viewed over 50,000 times and Twitterati has deemed the cop, the "real hero."

Take look at how twitter reacted.

RPF cops have time and again saved people's lives in crowded platforms, thanks to their alertness and dedication.