Recently, a video from India of a Punjab Police constable hugging and pacifying an elderly woman went viral online, and the public servant received praise from netizens.
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In the video shared by the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) on Twitter, the police constable is seen consoling an elderly woman whose son has been arrested by the Malaysian Police authorities, News18 reported
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The constable is seen hugging the elderly woman who is visibly distressed and is narrating the story of her son’s arrest.
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The video posted on November 23, has so far gotten almost 25,000 viwes on Twitter.
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In the 56-second clip, the constable is seen wiping tears of the woman. He is also seen stopping her as she folds her hands before him to plead to get her son back. He told the woman that they all would pray for the safe and early return of her son.
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The post’s caption reads: “This Police Constable should be the ultimate role model for the police. Look at the deep sense of sensitivity and empathy with which he listens to and wipes the tears of this elderly citizen.”
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Social media users appreciated the policeman’s efforts.
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One user, @JMAITREI, wrote: “What is his name? He is being a good human first and police next. I think we all should keep the identities in that order, always.”
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User @myawarbaig thought that in India, the police and the general public needs to build a connection: “Must record and publicise these stories. Plenty of such stories but only the negative stuff gets traction. Police public collaboration is the way to go.”
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Tweep @AnandNoatay thought that this should be a lesson for all: “Awesome compassion. Wish every policeman and public servant would learn this attribute.”
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