Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Gorilla-Led Traffic Campaign Draws Attention In Indore
Indore Police used a person dressed as a gorilla to teach people about road safety.
The gorilla stood at Palasia Square, a busy traffic intersection.
It danced, used hand signals and spoke with commuters.
It stopped vehicles traveling on the wrong side of the road.
It also asked drivers to stop before the zebra crossing.
Motorcyclists were reminded to wear helmets, and car drivers were reminded to wear seat belts.
The gorilla helped pedestrians cross the road safely.
The campaign was designed to make traffic rules memorable and encourage people not to rush.
Indore has also used dancing traffic officials and other creative campaigns in the past.
Indore Police used a gorilla costume at Palasia Square to promote traffic-rule awareness.
The costumed performer stopped wrong-side drivers and urged motorists to follow the correct route.
Motorists were asked to stop behind the stop line, keep zebra crossings clear, wear helmets and use seat belts.
The performer helped elderly people and other pedestrians cross safely by stopping vehicles.
Additional DCP Crime Rajesh Dandotiya, traffic officials and NCC cadets attended the campaign, which drew attention from commuters.
- Who
- Indore Police Commissionerate, with traffic officials, Additional DCP Crime Rajesh Dandotiya and NCC cadets.
- What
- A person in a gorilla costume managed traffic and promoted road-safety rules.
- When
- On Sunday; a related social-media post was dated August 24, 2026.
- Where
- Palasia Square in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To discourage wrong-side driving, improve compliance with stop lines and zebra crossings, and promote helmets, seat belts and safer driving.
- Location
- Palasia Square, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Organiser
- Indore Police Commissionerate
- Main focus
- Wrong-side driving and stopping vehicles at zebra crossings
- Safety reminders
- Two-wheeler riders were told to wear helmets, while car drivers were told to wear seat belts.
- Pedestrian safety
- The performer stopped vehicles while elderly people and other pedestrians crossed.
- Officials present
- Additional DCP Crime Rajesh Dandotiya, traffic police officials and NCC cadets
- Earlier Indore campaigns
- The article also cites dancing traffic cop Ranjeet Singh and Shubhi Jain, known as the “Dancing Traffic Girl” and “Lady Singham.”