- 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.
Watch the video
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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