Thunder and heavy rainfall did not stop this traffic cop from doing his duty.
Assam traffic constable Mithun Das is winning hearts on social media for exemplifying dedication.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Mithun Das can be seen performing his duty braving the heavy rainfall.
Without a raincoat, Mithun can be seen standing tall on the uncovered podium manning traffic at Basistha traffic intersection in Guwahati.
Netizens hailed the cop on social media for withstanding the rain and manning “one of the busiest traffic intersections” in the city
Storms are temporary to those who abide by the duty. Salute to the traffic police officer standing still, despite the heavy storm. At basistha chariali #Guwahati #Salute #Assam. RT and Share this so that everyone can learn a lesson #workisworship pic.twitter.com/yFEJPO1Krl
— Aslam Khan (@khanaslam2) March 31, 2019
Video of the day!
This is AB Constable Mithun Das of @GuwahatiPol, #Assam. He has proved that exceptional devotion towards ones duty can turn even a storm into sprinkle.
Salute to his valor
VC: @assampolice @majorgauravarya @SwetaSinghAT pic.twitter.com/JVbhNaelAz— Nausheen Khan (@DrNausheenKhan) April 1, 2019
Let’s take out a moment to thank this police constable for showing great sense of duty. Salute https://t.co/X0ASsUkRQj
— Indophile (@indophile10) March 31, 2019
Assam police department also took to Twitter to salute him for his dedication.
Dedication is thy name!
We salute AB Constable Mithun Das (Basistha PS) of @GuwahatiPol , for his exceptional devotion towards duty and showing us how dedication can turn a storm into a sprinkle.
Kudos!
Video Courtesy: Banajeet Deka pic.twitter.com/c6vfHaQBlT
— Assam Police (@assampolice) March 31, 2019
But Twitteratis also expressed their concern over lack of protective gear for policemen to safeguard them from adverse weather
Kudos!! But sir/madam pls offer a shade over t traffics point for him or any other policeman to not be at risk of lightning and thunder during such weather. It would be t apt way to show recognition for such exceptional dedication! @real_ziaulislam @GuwahatiPol
— Assamesenomad (@Assamesenomad) March 31, 2019
He sure is dedicated …but when ll you be competent to provide bare essential uniform to them…
Not that works stop world over due to rain … https://t.co/C61RLcJ3rl
— HC (@hchaturv) March 31, 2019