Indore News: In a tragic incident, Jawahar Singh Yadav, a head constable of Indore Police, fondly known as ‘Yamraj’ for his creative awareness campaigns, lost his life on Friday morning. His death left the police department and the local community in mourning.

Yadav was tending to his cow when he was electrocuted, resulting in his death. The accident also left his cow dead.

Yadav gained widespread recognition in 2020 for his unique efforts to raise awareness of Covid-19. Dressed as Yamraj, the Hindu god of death, he patrolled the streets, reminding people to stay indoors and follow safety protocols during the pandemic.

At a time when fear and uncertainty prevailed, Yadav’s message was clear: stay home or face the “wrath of Yamraj”. His campaign emphasized vaccination and safety, warning of the risks of unnecessarily venturing out and urging everyone to get vaccinated to reduce the spread of the virus.

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Electrocuted while lowering a cow

Early on Friday, Yadav was bathing his cow in a small enclosure near his residence at Juni police line Indore. According to police sources, a sudden electrical surge spread through the premises, leaving Yadav unconscious on the ground. A passerby noticed it and immediately notified the police. His family and colleagues rushed him to a nearby private hospital where doctors advised him to be shifted to Choithram Hospital. He was taken to that hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Yadav, a head constable in the Crime Branch, was known for his lively spirit and dedication to serving the community. In addition to his Covid-19 awareness campaigns, he frequently dressed up as Yamraj in campaigns encouraging motorcyclists to wear helmets. His creative approach made him a popular figure in the Indore Police, where he was admired for his devotion to public welfare and unique sense of humor.

A post-mortem was conducted on Yadav’s body and police have opened an investigation to ascertain the circumstances of the accident.