A traffic police officer has a tough job of standing on the road all day and efficiently controlling the vehicle’s movements. But there are a few agents who go beyond the regular work and contribute to humanity.
A video is winning hearts on the internet where a traffic police is sweeping the road to clear small pebbles and rocks while the traffic light is red. These unwanted particles can lead to punctures.
Respect for you.???? pic.twitter.com/Bb5uZktpZk
— Awanish Sharan (@AwanishSharan) June 16, 2022
The video was shared on Twitter by Awanish Sharan, an IAS officer from Chhattisgarh Cadre.
The video also shows a man in a pink shirt behind the cop instructing motorists to slow down when the red light turns green, showing them the way and allowing the cop to clear all the rocks.
“Respect to you,” the caption reads.
The video has received over 9.6 lakh views and over 54,000 likes.
People have thanked the police officer for taking such a step for commuter safety.
“Humanity is more than a duty, proven again,” wrote one user. While another said: “My regards and respect.”
“Huge respect sir,” reads a separate tweet.
In April, a photo of a traffic cop in Kolkata went viral on social media. He was spotted teaching a homeless child.
The officer saw the boy teaching by the side of the road with a long stick in his hand. The photo was shared on the Facebook page of the Kolkata Police.
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