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Published 03:49 IST, April 25th 2020

Heartbreaking pic of cops sleeping on ground goes viral, netizens laud the #CoronaWarriors

As the nation is under lockdown until May 3 and police personnel are on the frontline, a picture of two cops sleeping on the ground has gone viral.

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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As the nation is under lockdown until May 3 and police personnel are on the frontline of the battle against coronavirus pandemic, a picture of two cops sleeping on the ground after duty has taken the internet by storm.

On April 42, IPS officer Madhur Verma shared that picture and applauded the two police officers for working hard during such unprecedented times. Verma, who is Arunachal Pradesh's Deputy Inspector General of Police, also called the cops ‘Corona Warriors’. 

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While sharing the image, Verma lauded the cops for their dedication. He said that eight hours of sleep on a comfortable bed is surely a luxury when one is a police officer. In the image, one can see the two cops sleeping on the floor with their lathis and helmets beside them. 

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'Heroes on duty'

The image has now been widely shared of various social media platforms. Verma’s post has garnered over 45,000 likes and received thousands of comments. Several netizens have praised the two cops and thanked them for their courage and dedication in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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03:49 IST, April 25th 2020