The police constable, who was identified as Pruthviraj Jadeja, carried the children for over 1.5 kilometres through waist-deep water. | Photo Credit: Twitter

Key Highlights A video of a police constable carrying two children on his shoulders through waist-deep water in Gujarat's Morbi has gone viral on social media The police constable, identified as Pruthviraj Jadeja, carried the children for over 1.5 kilometre to ensure their safety The cop is being hailed as a hero by netizens

Morbi, Gujarat: As incessant rains in Gujarat have caused flood-like situations across several districts of the state, a heartwarming video of a police officer rescuing two children has surfaced on the internet. The incident was reported from Kalyanpar village of Morbi district, about 200 km from capital Ahmedabad.

The video, tweeted by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, shows a police constable carrying two children on his shoulders while crossing a flooded region to ensure that they are taken to safety. The police constable, who was identified as Pruthviraj Jadeja, carried the children for over 1.5 kilometre through waist-deep water.

"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...," the CM wrote while sharing the video.

Watch the viral video:

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

The video did not take much time to go viral. It has been viewed over 1.8 lakh times and has garnered more than 30,000 likes and close to 7,000 retweets. The video has won the hearts of netizens. Here are some of the reactions:

Selflessly serving the helpless! If this is not proof of existence of God then what is? Great respect for these unsung heroes. https://t.co/zCn5AseQV1 — Y_a_s_h_a_s_v_i (@Ya_2317) August 11, 2019

"Selflessly serving the helpless! If this is not proof of the existence of God then what is? Great respect for these unsung heroes," said one user.

Hats off police man — Shiv Shakti Export (@popat_rushi) August 10, 2019

While another said, "Hats off policeman."

Strength, courage, mastery and honour are the ALPHA virtues of men all over the world. ~ Jack Donovan



SALUTE — IRONY MAN (@karanku100) August 11, 2019

A third user noted, "Strength, courage, mastery and honour are the ALPHA virtues of men all over the world. ~ Jack Donovan"

So proud of our Police Force. More power to all of them — Asha Bisht (@AashaBisht) August 11, 2019

Yet another said, "So proud of our Police Force. More power to all of them."