After risking his life to save a six-year-old child at Vangani station on April 17, braveheart pointsman Mayur Shelke returned home and did not mention the incident to his parents and wife. The family learnt about it only after a clip of the daring rescue went viral and Shelke was hailed as a hero.

“My dad is a retired serviceman, earlier working at the ordnance factory here in Ambernath. I did not mention the incident to them fearing their reaction and I am their only child. When it went viral two days later, they applauded me for the deed. The discipline and bravery come to me from my family,” he said.