30/12/2022
Former Indian cricketer and current NCA chief, VVS Laxman took to social media to thank Sushil Kumar, a Haryana Roadways driver who saved Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant’s life.
'Gratitude to Sushil Kumar, a Haryana Roadways driver who took Rishabh Pant away from the burning car, wrapped him with a bedsheet and called the ambulance. We are very indebted to you for your selfless service, Sushil ji,' Laxman wrote.
According to Press Trust of India, Haryana Roadways honoured driver Sushil and conductor Paramjeet who helped Pant.
The state government is also likely to honour the two, according to sources.
"We gave them an appreciation letter and a shield in our office when they returned to Panipat," Haryana Roadways Panipat depot general manager, Kuldeep Jangra told PTI over phone!
