He's not a traffic cop, yet this 72-year-old from Delhi has been managing traffic for past 32 years without pay. Who is Gangaram?
His decision to take on this role was born from personal tragedy. Years ago, Gangaram's son was killed in a road mishap at the same Seelampur signal where he now works. The two used to run a modest TV and electronics repair shop in the neighborhood. After losing his only child and, shortly thereafter, his wife—who couldn't bear the emotional weight of the loss—Gangaram found himself utterly alone. Grief-stricken but resolute, he turned his sorrow into a mission: to prevent such accidents from claiming more lives.
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Even during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when elderly citizens were urged to remain indoors for their safety, Gangaram never stayed home. His unwavering commitment to managing traffic continued, despite the risks. Rain, heat, or lockdown—nothing could deter him.
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Gangaram remains a poignant reminder of how one man's grief can be transformed into a lifelong mission to protect others—an everyday hero guarding Delhi's roads, asking for nothing in return.
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