Bengaluru, May 30 -- While heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life in the city, a heartwarming act by a Bengaluru Police constable has won widespread public appreciation. Amid waterlogged streets and struggling commuters, the officer stepped forward to help a differently-abled young man safely cross a flooded road.

The incident was reported from the limits of the Byatarayanapura police station, where torrential rain had left several stretches submerged. As pedestrians struggled to wade through knee-deep water, the young man found it extremely difficult to cross the road.

A constable identified as Anil noticed his plight and immediately stepped in. Without hesitation, he lifted the youth onto his shoulders and carried him across ...