Every day we hear stories of people getting into road accidents. And in most cases, the accident victims aren't alive to share their ordeal.

When we see an accident happen in front of our eyes, the first thing that all of us do is take out our smartphones. But, only a few call the police or the ambulance for help, rest of the people stand there and make a video or click pictures of it. In fact, sometimes, people turn a blind eye towards any accident out of fear, that if they intervene, they'll probably land in trouble or will have to go through numerous interrogations.

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Honestly, saving someone's life is not that difficult if we ensure that they get timely help, and one can do it without making videos of an accident. And Aloke Kumar, an Assistant Professor from IIM Calcutta knows it too well, after some good Samaritans saved his son's life. Professor Kumar recently penned a heartfelt post on Facebook, thanking all those people who helped his son reach home safely and get proper treatment, after he met with an accident a few days ago.

His son Abhishek was returning from the Parsee Fire Temple at Metcalfe St, Lal Bazar in Kolkata, when he was hit by a speeding public bus. Abhishek was not only thrown off his two-wheeler, but also hit his head on the road and blacked out for some time.

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People who were gathered at the spot not only got him back to his senses, but did everything they possibly could at that time to help him. “He was offered water.” “Many called 100 for Police.” “Some offered to take him to SSKM Hospital but he requested them to call his father at his mobile.” “They rushed him home and one of them offered to stay until I arrived.” These were the words of Professor Aloke, who couldn't thank the people enough for their selflessness.

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Professor Aloke concluded his post saying, “Who were these people who first came to his help, called the police, called me, reached him home, paid the cab out of their pocket? I DO NOT know any of them. This is Calcutta I always knew. This is Calcutta I stayed behind. This is Calcutta I love.”

Stories like these and people like the ones who helped Abhishek are the reasons why we still have our faith in humanity restored. Did they do anything extraordinary? No. Did they find themselves in trouble for saving him? No. They did what everyone should do, but sadly don't. The only thing they got for their help was respect from Professor Aloke, his son Abhishek and every other person who is reading this story.