A woman traffic police officer in Hyderabad has earned widespread praise online after a video showed her going above and beyond her duties to manually unclog a blocked drain and clear flooding on a road in the city’s southwest area. The viral video clip, posted on social media by the Hyderabad Traffic Police, depicts Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Dhana Laxmi pulling plastic waste and debris out of a clogged drain outlet near the Tolichowki flyover using just her bare hands. This act of selflessness and civic dedication was prompted after heavy rainfall caused flooding on the road, halting traffic flow and causing public inconvenience. The praiseworthy actions of DCP Laxmi highlight the sincere commitment to public service and willingness to get one’s hands dirty demonstrated by some of Hyderabad’s hardworking police officers and civil servants, especially in times of local crises.

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1. Selfless Act Captured on Video
2. Social Media Praises Cop’s Dedication
3. Part of Larger Flooding Response

Selfless Act Captured on Video

On September 5th, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Dhana Laxmi was filmed manually unclogging a blocked drain near the Tolichowki flyover. The video, shared on social media by the Hyderabad Traffic Police, shows DCP Laxmi pulling out plastic waste and debris from the drain outlet with her bare hands as vehicles struggled to pass on the flooded road.

“Smt D. Dhana Laxmi, ACP Tr South West Zone, cleared the waterlogging by removing the clog at drain water near Tolichowki flyover,” read the caption by the Hyderabad Traffic Police.

The video rapidly went viral, garnering over 250,000 views and nearly 4,000 likes.

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Social Media Praises Cop’s Dedication

Reactions on social media widely praised DCP Laxmi’s sincere commitment to public service and willingness to get her hands dirty to get the job done.

“Whatever the traffic police have done, it has been to clear the water logs and the traffic,” commented one user.

“Great work! But there should be advanced planning to avoid these situations,” added another, while also calling for improved infrastructure.

Some comments highlighted the selfless community spirit shown by DCP Laxmi as setting an example for all civil servants.

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Part of Larger Flooding Response

The drain unclogging was part of a wider response by Hyderabad authorities to flooding after heavy rains battered Telangana state on September 5th. Four deaths were reported in separate rain-related incidents across the state on that day.

In Hyderabad city, the municipal corporation deployed over 3,000 personnel to tackle waterlogging in low-lying areas. The district collector also declared a holiday for all educational institutions as the city experienced a fresh spell of heavy showers.

DCP Dhana Laxmi’s humble civic act provided a ray of hope amid the disruptions caused by the inclement weather. Her selfless dedication in a time of local crisis has earned the respect and appreciation of Hyderabad’s citizens.

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