WATCH: This traffic police constable mans traffic even in heavy storm; becomes internet's new hero

The video earned the cop a recognition on social media, but at the same time drew the attention of netizens to the lack of facilities like a shed or a raincoat at that time.

Images: Screengrab / Twitter

New Delhi: A traffic police constable of Assam shot to fame on Monday on the micro-blogging website Twitter, for manning the traffic during a heavy storm. Identified as Mithun Das, the constable was widely praised on Twitter, as a video of his sheer dedication to his work did rapid rounds on the social media. In the footage which is apparently shot by a passerby Das can be seen manning traffic at a busy crossroad, getting drenched in the heavy rain, on the streets of Guwahati. The Assam police acknowledged the devotion of the cop in a tweet: “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!” The video earned the cop a recognition on social media, but at the same time drew the attention of netizens to the lack of facilities like a shed or a raincoat at that time. Watch the video tweeted by Assam police here:

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

Later news agency ANI also tweeted a video of the incident:

#WATCH A traffic police constable Mithun Das, continues his duty during a rainstorm at Basistha Chariali Traffic point in Assam's Guwahati. (31-03-2019) pic.twitter.com/HUtyeoaKUD

— ANI (@ANI) April 1, 2019

Here is how Tweeple reacted to it:

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

Salute to him and questions to your system in thousand times. 1) Why raincoats are not distributed?? 2) Why signal lights are not installed instead of, manual traditional systems in city?? 3) Why this police point has no roof top?? Please reply. Looking forward.

— Diganta Sarma ???????? ???????? (@SarmaWay) March 31, 2019

Salute.. Sharing this dedication of this super cop..

— Nayan Jyoti Borah (@NayanjyotiNayan) April 1, 2019

Salute for @MITHUN DAS.

— BHABESH (@BHABESH06217910) March 31, 2019

Kudos to Mithun Das @GuwahatiPol . Salute to your commitment. Jai Hind. https://t.co/JOlpiJ8l6c

— Krishna (@Krishna03255131) March 31, 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

He deserves a medal ❤️ Proud of Assam Police ❤️

— Nabajyoti Lahkar (@NabajyotiLahkar) March 31, 2019