Delhi fire / Fireman saves 11 people trapped in burning factory despite injured leg

Delhi Fire Services personnel Rajesh Shukla saved 11 people from a fire at a Delhi factory on Sunday morning. Shukla, who was among the first firemen to enter the building, carried several unconscious people to safety despite injuring his legs. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain visited Shukla, who is undergoing treatment for kneecap injury and smoke inhalation in the hospital.

The New Indian Express : Dec 08, 2019, 05:47 PM
NEW DELHI:  One of the first firemen to enter the blazing building in Anaj Mandi area, Delhi Fire Service personnel Rajesh Shukla saved 11 people from the inferno on Sunday.

Shukla injured his legs in the rescue operation and is recuperating in LNJP Hospital.

Delhi Home Minister Satyendra Jain met Shukla at the hospital.

"Fireman Rajesh Shukla is a real hero. He was the first fireman to entered the fire spot and he saved around 11 lives. He did his job till the end despite of his bone injuries. Salute to this brave hero (sic)," Jain tweeted.

A massive fire ripped through a factory in Anaj Mandi area of north Delhi on Sunday morning, leaving 43 labourers dead and many others injured, police said.