Swiggy joins ‘pols aa gayi pols’ meme bandwagon: ‘Oye pulse aagyi pulse’

The phrase ‘pols aa gayi pols’ has been viral on social media since March 18, when Punjab Police launched a crackdown on Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh, and his aides.

Published on: Mar 21, 2023, 18:08:26 IST

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The phrase ‘pols aa gayi pols’ (police have arrived/ police are chasing us) has been viral on social media since March 18, when Punjab Police launched a crackdown on radical Sikh preacher and Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh, and his aides. While running away from the police, a supporter had made a fervent appeal to Amritpal's followers to gather and save the former Dubai resident.

Swiggy's hilarious take on the now-viral 'pols aa gayi pols' (Image: Twitter/Swiggy Instamart)

The appeal, however, sparked a meme fest on Twitter, thanks in no small part to how scared this associate was, in complete contrast to the ‘bravado’ displayed by Amritpal and his gang on several instances in the past.

Also Read: A change of clothes and...: How Amritpal Singh has evaded Punjab Police so far

On Tuesday food delivery service Swiggy hopped on to the ‘pols aa gayi pols’ meme bandwagon. Taking to Twitter, it shared a picture of a variety of pulses with the caption ‘Oye pulse aagyi pulse’ (Pulses are here).

Also Read: Amritpal Singh manhunt: Punjab cops release 'before. after' pics, ask for help

Unable to keep calm, Twitterati lauded Swiggy for its creativity. “Best admin,” tweeted Siddhartha Patel, while Shivang demanded a pay hike for the person handling the Twitter account.

‘Knight Rider’ called it ‘best roasting ever,’ while for Ananya Mishra, Swiggy will be her most favourite account from now on.

Punjab Police have, meanwhile, arrested hundreds of people as part of their crackdown, and many of those arrested have been transferred to jails far away from Punjab, in the northeastern state of Assam. Amritpal, on the other hand, continues to be on the run, according to officials.

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