Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today presented the award of Rs 50,000 to Sagar district’s Head Constable Abhishek Patel for saving the lives of 400 children. He lauded Shri Patel for his courage and congratulated him.

CM Chouhan today presented a cheque of Rs 50,000 to Patel at the CM House. He gifted flowers to Patel and praised him for his conscientiousness and courage. Director General of Police R.K. Shukla, Additional Director General of Police Rajiv Tandon and Adarsh Katiyar were present on the occasion.

It may be noted that yesterday Patel exhibited courage when he carried a huge cannonball lying near Middle School in Chitora village of Sagar district, on his shoulders and then threw it about a km away from the school thus saving the lives of 400 children present in the school. This way Patel exhibited indomitable spirit and courage.-WTN