Highlights:
- Imam hears a loud noise at dawn and discovers a car sinking in a pond
- Uses mosque loudspeaker to alert villagers
- Villagers rush to the spot and rescue seven trapped Hindu passengers
- Incident praised as an act of humanity
Imam in Assam Praised as a Hero
An imam in Assam is being widely praised after he used the mosque loudspeaker at dawn to alert the entire village, helping save seven people who were trapped in a sinking car.
The incident took place early Tuesday in Sribhumi district.
Car Falls into Pond After Losing Control
According to reports, a car suddenly lost control on the national highway and fell into a pond.
The passengers, who were asleep at the time, were trapped inside because the windows were closed. The vehicle began sinking fast.
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Imam Spots the Danger and Calls for Help
During the quiet early morning hours, Imam Abdul Basid heard a loud crashing sound. When he came outside, he saw the car’s headlights glowing from underwater.
Realizing the danger, he quickly used the mosque loudspeaker to call villagers and ask for urgent help. He said,
“I saw the car’s light under the water and understood that we had to act immediately.”
Villagers Rush and Rescue All Seven Passengers
Within minutes, nearby residents ran to the pond. They jumped into the cold water, broke the car’s windows, and pulled the seven passengers out before the vehicle completely sank.
All rescued passengers were from the Hindu community and were traveling from Silchar to Tripura.
Local Scholars Praise the Imam’s Humanity
Local Islamic scholar Maulana Abdul Hafiz praised Basid’s actions, calling it a symbol of humanity.
Imam Basid said he acted instinctively and without hesitation. He said,
“আমরা ধর্ম বা অন্য কিছু নিয়ে ভাবিনি। অগ্রাধিকার ছিল জীবন বাঁচানো।”
Translation: “We did not think about religion or anything else. The priority was to save lives.”
Source: NDTV
