Kundapur, September 19, 2025: On Tuesday, September 16, Kundapur police and the Gangolli 24×7 Helpline Ambulance team successfully rescued two mentally distressed individuals wandering on the Kundapur-Byndoor National Highway, ensuring their safe admission to rehabilitation centers.

Manish Lakshman from Maharashtra was found in a distressed state by the roadside near Nagoor. He was rescued by Ibrahim MH Gangolli and Vikas Mogaveer of the Gangolli 24×7 Helpline Ambulance team and admitted to Hosabaduku Ashram in Saligrama.

In a separate incident, Ravidas, who was walking in the middle of the highway near Trasi-Maravanthe Bridge with a bundle on his head, causing concern, was apprehended by 112 police personnel, along with Ibrahim MH Gangolli, Vikas Mogaveer of the 24×7 Helpline ambulance team and Krishna Nayakvadi. He was admitted to Snehalaya Ashram in Manjeshwar.

The 24×7 Helpline Ambulance Service, founded over a decade ago by Mohammad Ibrahim MH Gangolli (commonly known as Ibrahim Gangolli), has been a lifeline for coastal Karnataka communities. Started as a volunteer-driven initiative in Gangolli, the service provides round-the-clock emergency response, including medical transports and rescues, and has assisted hundreds in distress situations—from accident victims to vulnerable individuals like these. Ibrahim, a dedicated social worker, leads a team of committed volunteers, including Vikas Mogaveer, Babba Ibrahim and many earning praise for their selfless service amid limited resources. Media outlets have frequently highlighted their efforts, underscoring their role as unsung heroes in Udupi district.