Kolkata: Assistant sub-inspector Bapan Das of Kolkata Police on Saturday marked Ulto Rath Yatra with a unique tribute to the city's hand-pulled rickshaw pullers. Eschewing the traditional chariot-pulling ritual, ASI Das instead chose to pull several of Kolkata's iconic hand-pulled rickshaws — with the rickshaw-pullers seated as passengers. The ‘ride' began at Bowbazar, travelled along BB Ganguly Street and ended at Poddar Court. Onlookers were touched by the initiative, many pausing to applaud the rare gesture. Das also felicitated 12 rickshaw pullers. "I've been pulling a rickshaw for over 30 years. Never did I receive such recognition," said Rajindar Prasad, a rickshaw puller.