Jalandhar, Punjab | August 29, 2026: In a heartwarming display of skill and dedication, the 108 Ambulance Service once again proved to be a lifeline for those in need, as its trained team successfully facilitated an in-ambulance delivery of a baby boy while transporting a pregnant woman to hospital in Jalandhar.
Vidya, a resident of Pholriwala, went into labour midway through her journey for medical assistance. Recognising the urgency of the moment, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Surinder Singh sprang into action, calmly assessing the mother’s condition and administering the necessary emergency care, while Pilot Ajay Kumar navigated swiftly and safely to minimise delay. Through their quick thinking and seamless teamwork, Vidya delivered a healthy baby boy right inside the ambulance, with both mother and newborn reported to be safe and doing well.
This successful in-ambulance delivery is a powerful reminder of what trained emergency responders can achieve when every second counts, bringing hope and reassurance to families facing medical emergencies on the road. It reaffirms the 108 Ambulance Service’s role as a trusted frontline partner in emergency and maternal healthcare across Punjab.
Speaking on the incident, Manish Batra, Project Head, 108 Ambulance Service, said:
“An in-ambulance delivery is one of the most challenging situations our teams can face — it calls for composure, medical precision and split-second coordination. EMT Surinder Singh and Pilot Ajay Kumar rose to the occasion with remarkable skill and compassion, ensuring a safe and joyful outcome for mother and child. Moments like these are a proud reflection of our teams’ dedication and reaffirm our promise to be there, wherever and whenever emergency care is needed.”
The 108 Ambulance Service proudly congratulates its team for their professionalism and presence of mind, and extends warm wishes for good health and happiness to Vidya and her newborn son. This inspiring in-ambulance delivery stands as yet another example of how trained EMTs, skilled pilots and dedicated response teams continue to strengthen emergency healthcare access across urban and rural Punjab.