UP Police Sends ‘Thain Thain’ Cop’s Name for Reward

UP Police Sends ‘Thain Thain’ Cop’s Name for Reward

The video of a sub-inspector mimicking gun shot went viral on internet.

(Photo altered by The Quint)

After a video of a policeman shouting "thain thain" during an encounter to scare criminals went viral, Uttar Pradesh police has decided to reward the "bravery" of the sub-inspector.

The video showed Sambhal's sub-inspector Manoj Kumar mimicking the gun shot sound after his gun jammed during the encounter. It went viral after netizens started mocking it.

The UP police, however, has sent Kumar's name for a commendation disc and certificate from the director general of police, reported The Times of India.

SI Manoj Kumar was hailed as a hero. In a police engagement, the SI didn’t quit after his pistol choked. He started shouting encouraging words for his colleagues.

Yamuna Prasad, Sambhal SP told <i><a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/up-police-want-reward-for-thain-thain-cop/articleshow/66253276.cms">The Times of India</a></i>.

The video was shot by one of the fellow constables during the combing operation.

Rukhsar, wanted for 18 criminal cases and carrying Rs 25000 reward on him, was arrested by the police during the combing operation, reported News18.

(With inputs from The Times of India and News18)