Police felicitate three Samaritans who rescued girl pushed into Hussainsagar

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar felicitating autorickshaw driver Fakruddin, private employee K. Balakrishna and businessman Mohammed Afsar, besides presenting them them with cash awards in recognition of their courage and presence of mind, on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Three men rescued a six-year-old girl who was allegedly pushed into Hussainsagar lake by her mother in Hyderabad. The mother, who was reportedly distressed by the medical expenses for the child’s illness, allegedly pushed her into the lake and fled, police said.