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Monorail rescue: 13 Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel receive President's Medal for Gallantry
Updated On: 15 August, 2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A Mumbai Monorail train broke down near Mysore Colony Station in Chembur in 2025, leaving 582 passengers stranded inside the train. It had stopped at a height of around 40 to 50 feet above the ground, creating a challenging and dangerous situation

Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel had launched a massive rescue operation to evacuate the stranded passengers. File Pic
Thirteen personnel of the Mumbai Fire Brigade have been awarded the President's Medal for Gallantry for their brave role in rescuing 582 passengers stranded aboard a stalled Monorail in August 2025, officials said.
The gallantry medals were announced on the occasion of Independence Day in recognition of the personnel's courage, exceptional performance and devotion to duty.
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