- The deputy traffic cop tweeted the video.
- Suresh from Rajajinagar Traffic Police Station rescues a pigeon.
- His lack of safety gear scared social media users.
Bengaluru cop risks life for a bird, Twitter debate ensues. Deputy commissioner of traffic police, it sparked a Twitter debate over safety and duty (west). “The hidden and unexplored side of a policemen. Well done Mr Suresh… ” he put pen to paper.
When this post was published, the video had over 2.26 lakh views and 5,600 likes. Suresh from the Rajajinagar Traffic Police Station is shown climbing a hoarding to untie a thread wrapped around a pigeon and free it.
He was photographed without any safety equipment, which frightened several social media users.
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The hidden and unexplored side of a policemen. Well done Mr Suresh from @rajajinagartrps pic.twitter.com/D9XwJ60Npz
— Kuldeep Kumar R. Jain, IPS (@DCPTrWestBCP) December 30, 2022
Several internet users praised his bravery and selflessness, while several urged for increased police safety precautions.
“This is beyond the call of his duty. Please ensure he is suitably awarded,” a Twitter user commented.
“Appreciate the action but not at the cost of safety. Like how you insist on helmets for all riders, safety should be a priority for the policeman as well. He too has a family back home,” added another.
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“Sir, Without safety and precautions please don’t encourage such actions. In the event of adverse consequences I am pretty sure none will come in support for his family throughout his life,” read another response.
“Excellent intent and gesture.. however, it would have been better to see the policeman able to quickly arrange and use safety gears. Can we equip our PCR vehicles with emergency/ safety kits, and train our staff to use those?” suggested a social media user.
The video also grabbed the notice of Karnataka home minister Araga Jnanendra, who thanked Suresh, stating, “Our mobile police are also involved in rescue work. Mr. Suresh, Traffic Police of Rajajinagar, rescued the crow stuck in the tower with great care. Kudos to him for his punctuality and sense of duty.”
ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಚಾರಿ ಪೊಲೀಸರು ರಕ್ಷಣಾ ಕಾರ್ಯದಲ್ಲೂ ಸೈ ಎನಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ರಾಜಾಜಿನಗರದ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಶ್ರೀ ಸುರೇಶ್ ಅವರು, ಟವರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಲುಕಿದ್ದ ಕಾಗೆಯನ್ನು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಕಾಳಜಿಯಿಂದ ರಕ್ಷಣೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅವರ ಸಮಯ ಪ್ರಜ್ಞೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ ಪ್ರಜ್ಞೆಗೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು.@DCPTrWestBCP @blrcitytraffic pic.twitter.com/s4h9ev8Uc2— Araga Jnanendra (@JnanendraAraga) January 2, 2023
Unsurprisingly, users on Twitter filled the comment section with requests for recognition and harness belts.
