Corona Heroes: Cops sleep on ground after hours of duty, pic wins Twitter

The image shows two cops sleeping on the ground after serving long duty hours.

Updated on: Apr 25, 2020, 15:55:16 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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The nation is under lockdown till May 3 and several emergency workers are working relentlessly to keep others safe. Among them are the police personnel who are constantly putting in efforts to serve the nation. An image of two such cops has now created quite a stir online and for all the right reasons.

The image shows the cops sleeping on the street. (Twitter/@IPSMadhurVerma)

The image shows two cops sleeping on the ground after serving long duty hours. Shared by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhur Verma on Twitter, the post has prompted all sorts of appreciative comments.

“Isn’t comfortable bed and an eight hour sleep such a luxury? Yes it is... if you are a cop! Proud of these #CoronaWarriors,” he tweeted.

Since being shared, the post has been liked by over 52,000 tweeple. It has also gathered more than 9,100 retweets. Several people shared comments on the post and applauded the policemen for doing their duty so diligently.

“A big salute to true warrior. Always support the cops who are true human as well as fighter,” wrote a Twitter user. “Proud of you,” commented another. “We are really so thankful and proud of you guys,” expressed a third. “Countless salutes and respect for these real heroes,” wrote a fourth.

The stories of these corona heroes are flooding the Internet. Just like the story of this Delhi cop who responded to a SOS tweet to deliver medicine to a person in need.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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