On a routine patrol along Magadi Road, two Hoysala police officers turned a moment of crisis into a rescue. Ravi, 34, had pulled over his two-wheeler near the Fire Station, gripped by sudden, severe chest pain. Assistant Sub-Inspector Sachidanandamurthy and Head Constable Basavaraju from Hoysala-88 spotted him in distress and didn’t hesitate.

Key facts

  • Incident occurred near Fire Station, Magadi Road police limits
  • Hoysala-88 personnel performed immediate CPR
  • Namma Hoysala has saved 450 lives between January and August 11 this year

A Race Against Time

Assessing Ravi’s condition swiftly, the officers began CPR—cardiopulmonary resuscitation—right there on the roadside. Every second counted. Their training kicked in, their hands steady amid the urgency of the moment.

Beyond the Call of Duty

This isn’t an isolated act. The Namma Hoysala team-112 has saved 450 people between January and August 11 this year, officials noted. These first responders often arrive before ambulances, turning patrol vehicles into mobile lifelines.

A City’s Silent Guardians

While many see police as enforcers of order, in Bengaluru, Hoysala crews are also front-line medical responders. Their presence of mind in emergencies—like this one on August 28—proves that sometimes, help is just a patrol ride away.