From Harry Potter to Chacha Chaudhary: UP Police is here to rule Twitter with quirky comic strips

For the ‘Road Safety Month’ observed in Uttar Pradesh every November, UP Police are reminding citizens about safety measures using quirky comics on Harry Potter, SpiderMan and Chacha Chaudhary.

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From Spider Man to Harry Potter and even Chacha Chaudhary, these tweets by UP Police have got a thumbs up from Netizens. (Source: UP Police/ Twitter)

Delhi Police, Mumbai Police and Bengaluru Police are known for surprising Twitter users with their quirky and unusual memes from TV shows and sitcoms, but it seems they have got another police force in their league. Joining the cool bandwagon is Uttar Pradesh Police with their comic strips that features some of the most loved fictional characters – yes, desi ones too! Can you imagine both Chacha Chaudhary and Harry Potter joining forces to remind people why they must follow traffic rules? For the ‘Road Safety Month’ observed in the state every November, the law enforcement department is all set to remind citizens about safety measures.

“Chacha Chaudhary’s head is protected but only a helmet can only protect yours,” translates one tweet posted along with a photo of famous character of Hindi comics, while another with Superman reads, “Even Superman stops at red light mid-air.” The quirky campaign started earlier this month and the five variations have been released so far between the Twitter handle of UP Police and Rahul Shrivastava, the Public Relations officer, director general of police (DGP) headquarters, as of now.

Take a look at the campaign photos here:

If they can do it, why can’t you.#Zebracrossing #Trafficmonth #uppolice pic.twitter.com/qFOjukLZeR

— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) November 7, 2017

साबू जूपिटर ग्रह से है पर वो भी जेब्रा क्रासिंग का महत्व समझता है।#Trafficmonth #uppolice #Zebracrossing pic.twitter.com/WYZL5gHx1X

— RAHUL SRIVASTAV (@upcoprahul) November 7, 2017

Even Magic cannot protect Harry Potter’s head as much as a helmet does.#Trafficmonth #uppolice #Harrypotter pic.twitter.com/sa9NFUFFqD

— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) November 6, 2017

चाचा चौधरी का सर तो सुरक्षित है,
मगर आपका हेलमेट ही बचायेगा ।#Trafficmonth #uppolice #chachachowdhury pic.twitter.com/65fLkIZO4Y

— RAHUL SRIVASTAV (@upcoprahul) November 6, 2017

Even Superman stops at red light mid air.#Trafficmonth #uppolice pic.twitter.com/KFzRZm7G3p

— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) November 5, 2017

The photos that put a stress on the basic traffic rules, often broken by citizens, have created a huge buzz online and Tweeple are appreciating their creative move. Moving beyond comic characters, they are also using witty one-liners that strike an emotional chord.

Sample these.

#Helmet and seat belt are the real super heroes, they protect our lives. Be a real Hero.#Trafficmonth #uppolice pic.twitter.com/iFvcEtSqYH

— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) November 8, 2017

@askhimanshurai informed us that the oldest known use of #helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900 BC, who wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head in combat.#TrafficMonth #UPPolice pic.twitter.com/NDibujyHO5

— RAHUL SRIVASTAV (@upcoprahul) November 8, 2017

Fast drive could be your last drive.#Trafficmonth #uppolice pic.twitter.com/lClp8bngkn

— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) November 4, 2017

Hug your kids at home but belt them in the car #uppolice pic.twitter.com/uCLgQykmy2

— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) November 3, 2017

I will always ask my papa to wear a helmet while riding a two wheeler.#Trafficmonth #uppolice pic.twitter.com/OrUg1khVkg

— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) November 3, 2017