India, Oct. 1 -- An Uttar Pradesh police officer in Mathura saved two people stuck in a car in a waterlogged underpass in the city amid heavy rain on Tuesday, attracting praise from the department.

The UP police shared a video of traffic police officer Kuldeep Malik saving two people from a car stranded in neck-deep water in an underpass.

The department called it "unwavering courage" and the "finest spirit".

"Water to the neck, but courage unwavering. Kuldeep Malik, Chief Constable (Traffic), @mathurapolice near the underpass of Mathura city, showed wisdom and courage to avoid a major accident and made a safe rescue. His courage and understanding symbolise the finest spirit of #UPPCares," the UP police wrote while sharing the video on ...