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Telangana Rains:  Subhan Khan, a Haryana man, knew his life might get in danger when he pulled the gear of his bulldozer as he waded through the muddy water to rescue nine people stuck on a bridge due to raging floods in Telangana. He drove to the end of the bridge and returned with all nine clung to the bulldozer.

The incident unfolded when a group of nine people with children and women among them, were stuck on the Prakash Nagar bridge on the Munneru river in Telangana's Khammam district amid the heavy flooding due to incessant rainfall in the state.

The stranded commuters made a video to reach the state government for help. Even though the Telangana government ordered a chopper to reach and immediately rescue them, it could not be used due to the inclement weather.

With no help in sight, Subhan decided to take the chance himself with the help of his bulldozer to rescue the marooned group. Though others warned him of the danger and asked him not to go, the Haryana native put aside the fear by saying, "If I die, it is one life, but if I return, I will save nine," and left for the bridge.

As he returned with the group, straddled to the bulldozer, people presented at the spot greeted the brave man with shouts and loud cheers. In videos, which appeared on social media showing Subhan carrying the people in his jumbo vehicle, voices of hail could be heard.

"I am shivering, my daddy, he managed to do what he set out to," a voice which appeared to be of her daughter heard saying in a video.

Since his heroic act, Subhan gained popularity with people coming and greeting him. His phone remained abuzz with congratulatory calls, with even prominent state personalities dialling the people's hero.

Former Telangana Minister and BR's leader KT Rama Rao also dialled Subhan and hailed his heroism.

"Just congratulated him on the phone. It just isn't just about a lot of guts, you need a heart to be a true hero. You, my brother Subhan Khan have saved so many families from lifelong pain by helping these nine people," he said.

"When the govt themselves were thinking if and how they should get a helicopter to rescue, you walked into danger and saved them all. Salute to your big heart and amazing grit! Will surely meet you once I am back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart," Rao added.