Photos: Ranjeet Singh, Indore’s ‘moonwalking’ traffic cop turns heads

Updated On Dec 28, 2017 02:30 pm IST

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Traffic policeman Ranjeet Singh directs traffic while "moonwalking" at an intersection in Indore. He is inspired by Bollywood and has a Freddie Mercury-style moustache -- but it’s his Michael Jackson inspired dance moves that turn heads amid the chaotic street traffic. Drivers cannot help but notice when the 38-year-old moonwalks across busy intersections, avoiding rickshaws and trucks in the centre of Indore, a city of two million people. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

Updated on Dec 28, 2017 02:30 pm IST

Traffic policeman Ranjeet Singh directs traffic while "moonwalking" at an intersection in Indore. He is inspired by Bollywood and has a Freddie Mercury-style moustache -- but it’s his Michael Jackson inspired dance moves that turn heads amid the chaotic street traffic. Drivers cannot help but notice when the 38-year-old moonwalks across busy intersections, avoiding rickshaws and trucks in the centre of Indore, a city of two million people. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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“I have been a Michael Jackson fan for years and copied his moonwalk step to halt traffic 12 years ago,” Singh told AFP. “Initially, people were surprised, but it worked wonders over the years and has gained popularity.” (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

Updated on Dec 28, 2017 02:30 pm IST

“I have been a Michael Jackson fan for years and copied his moonwalk step to halt traffic 12 years ago,” Singh told AFP. “Initially, people were surprised, but it worked wonders over the years and has gained popularity.” (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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“It’s a tiring task maintaining traffic amid noise pollution and reckless motorists but moonwalking amuses commuters and drivers,” Singh added. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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“It’s a tiring task maintaining traffic amid noise pollution and reckless motorists but moonwalking amuses commuters and drivers,” Singh added. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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Ranjeet Singh speaks into a handset while working at an intersection in Indore. He has become a social media phenomenon with nearly 50,000 people following his activities on Facebook. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

Updated on Dec 28, 2017 02:30 pm IST

Ranjeet Singh speaks into a handset while working at an intersection in Indore. He has become a social media phenomenon with nearly 50,000 people following his activities on Facebook. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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Singh cautions a motorist. He claims the number of traffic violations at the High Court intersection where he spends most days has fallen over the years. A university is studying his methods to see whether he has cut traffic jams as well. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

Updated on Dec 28, 2017 02:30 pm IST

Singh cautions a motorist. He claims the number of traffic violations at the High Court intersection where he spends most days has fallen over the years. A university is studying his methods to see whether he has cut traffic jams as well. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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Singh’s colleagues were initially apprehensive when he used moves popularised by the late King of Pop to attract attention and manage traffic but they have since warmed to his unorthodox tactics, and he now gives moonwalking lessons to his fellow officers. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

Updated on Dec 28, 2017 02:30 pm IST

Singh’s colleagues were initially apprehensive when he used moves popularised by the late King of Pop to attract attention and manage traffic but they have since warmed to his unorthodox tactics, and he now gives moonwalking lessons to his fellow officers. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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Singh said some of India’s younger drivers have paid for their recklessness with their lives.”I have picked up the bodies of over 40 youngsters after accidents over the years and I feel terrible,” he said. “I just want youngsters to stay safe and follow rules.” (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

Updated on Dec 28, 2017 02:30 pm IST

Singh said some of India’s younger drivers have paid for their recklessness with their lives.”I have picked up the bodies of over 40 youngsters after accidents over the years and I feel terrible,” he said. “I just want youngsters to stay safe and follow rules.” (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

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