Police officer collapses from heat amid extreme weather conditions in northern India

June 4, 2024

by Shravya

• collapses
• Extreme weather
• Police officer

A police officer collapsed at a counting center due to extreme heat in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by many on poll duty.

The video went viral on June 4.

Visuals showed during the election vote counting, a police constable collapsed due to the heat and sun. Other nearby police officers rushed to help her. She appeared to be in a very bad condition and was seen crying.

According to the reports of the severe weather conditions, a police officer collapsed at a counting center due to the intense heat.

This incident has sparked concerns about the working conditions for those on poll duty, especially in regions experiencing extreme weather.