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Picture Of AP Cop Pleading A Traffic Offender Is Going Viral And The Internet Is Impressed!

bySusri Sahu
10th October 2017
2 minute read
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It is often that we read stories about police brutality and instances that incur the wrath of general masses. And as unfortunate as it is, the incidents paint a picture that the law-keepers are in fact, not public-friendly. While the credibility of the claim is debatable, it is unjust and unfair to label all policemen as brutes.

I know, the day’s paper tells otherwise but nothing makes me more glad to announce that today is not one of those days. In a first of its kind, a picture of rather unusual elements is going viral and it is a spectacle to say, the least.

Recently, IPS Officer, Abhishek Goyal shared a picture of a policeman folding hands in front of a traffic offender and the gesture is beyond compelling. 

Needless to say, the internet was full praises about the cop and his unusual deed. 

1. We wish the same!

2. I second that!

3. DITTO

https://twitter.com/Khakshar/status/917624253192716289

4. Unique, to say the least.

5. *salutes*

https://twitter.com/meshubhamlive/status/917636031326838784

According to Indian Express, the photo features Circle Inspector B Shubh Kumar of Anantapur’s Madakasira Circle, AP. Speaking about the incident he said, 

“I had just finished a one-and-half hour programme on road safety awareness in which that man was also present. My mind went blank when I saw the five of them riding so dangerously and all I could do was fold my hands in total resignation, helplessness and frustration.”

Reportedly, he was on his way to his duty when he saw the man, K Hanumantharayudu, on a bike with his two sons sitting on the fuel tank, his wife behind him and a relative on edge of the seat.

Kumar who has been conducting road-safety programmes along with five sub-inspectors also said that he confronted the man for his sense of irresponsibility. 

 “I asked him to think of the safety of his family as he did not have the minimum sense of responsibility towards them. As the two kids were sitting on the fuel tank, he had little room to manoeuvre because their legs were stuck to the handlebar. Accidents happen like that only. When I confronted him, he just smiled back at me and murmured something.
He also did not wear a helmet and none of his family members too had one. This also puts others on the road at risk. He was totally unconcerned about the danger. This is a remote area and traffic awareness among people is very low. We have been conducting such programmes for the past four months by showing videos of road safety, the importance of wearing helmets, perils of overloading, how accidents happen etc. We also show interviews of family members who have lost their loved ones in accidents and how their lives have changed. But some people just don’t care. It is frustrating sometimes.”

 

And you thought we don’t have enough examples. Well, the next time someone tells you the same, narrate him/her the story of B Shubh Kumar, will you?

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