Watch Odisha's traffic cop sweeping road to prevent skidding; netizens hail diligence

In an act hailed as encouraging, down-to-earth and heroic, a traffic cop was seen clearing the roads of rubbles to prevent skidding of vehicles. The nearly 22-second footage retweeted by user Sourav Sanyal was shot in Cuttack, Odisha originally by Tazeen Qureshy that has collectively amassed close to 23k views. “What a lovely video,” wrote the sharer in the caption, adding, “traffic cop clears rubble on the road to avert skidding of vehicles.” 

In the footage, that has now earned the traffic policeman immense respect for going above and beyond his regular duties, the Odisha cop is seen ensuring the convenient flow of the traffic, as he clears the road of debris after the traffic halted to the red signal. The road has been identified as Sikharpur square in Cuttack, Odisha. The motorists can be seen waiting at some distance, watching the neatnik cop’s “diligent” move, that not only encourages cleanliness, but individual responsibility for the need to maintain it. Notwithstanding the watchers and his role that restricts him to directing the traffic, the self-sufficient cop took the broom and started cleaning the road that positively impacted and inspired so many since the footage emerged online. 

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Act 'extremely appreciative'

Often the drivers, pedestrians, and huge motors have to maneuver to avoid hitting debris, which might be the leading cause of the noncontact accident. Dust, rubble, road debris, and other critters can be dangerous and pose unforeseen safety risks on road. Ensuring that the halted traffic was safe driving after they surpass the signal, the traffic cop swept the area clean himself instead of leaving it on to the municipal workers. “Very precious and wonderful work,” a commenter complimented. “Really some police personal doing duty beyond his official works. A big Salute to the personal. No more words to appreciate his efforts for the betterment of society,” another lauded the traffic cop. “Extremely appreciative,” said the third. The traffic cop has also been honoured at Police Seva Bhavan.

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