Nagpur, India: Police Commissioner Dr Ravinder Singhal has honoured 20-year-old Kunal Rakesh Choudhary from Hazaripahad for his courageous act of rescuing a teenage girl who attempted suicide at Telangkhedi Lake on August 16.

Kunal, who works at a nearby Chinese food stall, received a cash reward of Rs 5,000 and a certificate of appreciation from the City Police Chief. The recognition comes after Kunal, a proficient swimmer, was called upon by constables Rajendra Somkuwar and Vinod Sanap. The constables, on routine patrol, had seen the 18-year-old girl leap into the lake from its edge. Kunal swiftly entered the water and saved her life.

In addition to acknowledging Kunal's bravery, Commissioner Singhal also honoured constables Somkuwar and Sanap, along with Senior Police Inspector Vinayak Golhe from Ambazari, for their crucial assistance in the rescue.

Kunal’s act of heroism is part of a pattern; he has previously saved five other lives, earning him deep respect and admiration in his community