This is the dramatic moment a police officer jumped into a canal to rescue a man in northern India's Uttar Pradesh on (March 30).

The officer noticed the man drowning and dived into the water to rescue him while he was still floating on the surface.

The victim was later rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment and is now out of danger according to officials.

A cop dove into a canal to save a drowning person in northern India's Uttar Pradesh on March 30. The incident took place in the Shamli District.

A video features the police official diving into the water upon noticing a person drowning. He jumps into the canal and swims towards the man floating on the surface. He saves the person and helps him out of the water. Meanwhile, the onlookers gather around to behold the experience.

The police official, identified as Head Constable Mohit Kumar, dived into the canal and saved a person's life due to his timely intervention. Later, the police rushed him to a local hospital for medical attention. Furthermore, the person is out of danger following his treatment.