WATCH VIDEO | Brave Cop Drags Burning Cylinder Into Pond; Prevents Major Tragedy

We often hear stories of brave cops who helped avert major tragedies. A similar case was reported from Jhansi, earlier this month.

In a viral video that has been posted by the Uttar Pradesh police on their Twitter handle, Mauranipur City Police Inspector Premchand can be seen dragging a burning gas cylinder with a rope to a nearby pond.

According to a report in Zee News, the accident occurred when a man was making tea at his residence. Reportedly, the cylinder in his house caught fire. The locals, without wasting time, immediately alerted the police about the incident.

The cop, who was in a meeting at that time, did not waste any time getting to the spot. Once he reached, he tried to put out the fire using a wet blanket. When it failed, the cop dragged the cylinder using a rope, into a nearby pond in the area.

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SHO Mauranipur, @JhansiPolice Premchand’s indomitable courage is awe inspiring ! Watch how he put his life at great risk for the safety of citizens. #HeroesOfUPP pic.twitter.com/ua5jbPu00i

— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) September 12, 2018

His quick thinking and brave act helped avert a major tragedy and saved the lives of countless people. Officers like Premchand have restored our faith in uniformed men, who put their lives at stake for the safety and security of citizens.