As the incessant rains wreaked havoc in different parts of the country, rescue operations and relief measures are underway in the several flood-hit areas.
Amid the rescue operations, a video of a policeman carrying two children on his shoulder while navigating through floodwaters has emerged from Gujarat.
In the video, the policeman, Pruthviraj Jadeja, is seen carrying two children on his shoulders for over 1.5 km as he walks through waist-deep water in a village in Morbi district, about 200 km from capital Ahmedabad.
The cop also earned the praise of Chief Minister Vijay Rupani who shared the video and lauded the officer on Twitter.
“A man in uniform on duty…!! Police constable Shri Pruthvirajsinh Jadeja is one of the many examples of hard work, determination and dedication of government official, executing duties in the adverse situation. Do appreciate their commitment,” he tweeted.
A man in uniform on duty…!!
Police constable Shri Pruthvirajsinh Jadeja is one of the many examples of Hard work , Determination and Dedication of Government official, executing duties in the adverse situation.
Do appreciate their commitment… pic.twitter.com/ksGIe0xDFk
— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) August 10, 2019
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Additional Director General of Police Shamsher Singh also praised the cop, calling his actions “heroic”.
Several parts of Gujarat is reeling under flood caused by incessant rains. At least 11 people have lost their lives in the incessant rains in the in last 24 hour.