Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Home Guards Honored for Pigeon Rescue
Two traffic guards in Hyderabad were praised for saving a pigeon that was stuck on a big sign.
One guard climbed up to free the bird while the other helped with the traffic.
They were honored on a special day called National Bird Day.
The guards showed that they care about all living things on the road, not just people.
Their boss said they might get a special reward for their good work.
Home Guards S. Gopal and Md. Afsar rescued a pigeon trapped on an advertising hoarding at Bowenpally crossroads.
Gopal climbed the hoarding to free the pigeon while Afsar managed traffic below.
The guards were felicitated on National Bird Day by G. Shankar Raju and G. Janaki Ramulu.
Shankar Raju announced that a reward roll for their exemplary service would be submitted to higher authorities.
The incident reinforces the message of traffic discipline extending to protecting all life on the road, including birds.
- Who
- Home Guards S. Gopal and Md. Afsar
- What
- Rescued a pigeon trapped on an advertising hoarding
- When
- On the occasion of National Bird Day
- Where
- Bowenpally crossroads, Hyderabad
- Why
- To protect the pigeon and ensure traffic safety
- Rescuers
- S. Gopal (HG 3017) and Md. Afsar (HG 7281)
- Location
- Bowenpally crossroads, Hyderabad
- Occasion
- National Bird Day
- Felicitated by
- G. Shankar Raju, ACP, Traffic-I, North Zone and G. Janaki Ramulu, additional inspector of police, traffic police station Begumpet
- Action Taken
- Gopal climbed the hoarding to free the pigeon, Afsar managed traffic
- Future Recognition
- Reward roll to be submitted to higher authorities