IPS officer shares bank details of Ratan Lal’s wife, people come forward to donate funds

On February 24, head constable Ratan Lal lost his life after sustaining injuries during the violence in North East Delhi.

Updated on: Feb 29, 2020, 13:08:16 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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The Delhi violence which first broke out on Sunday has claimed over 30 lives till now. Among them is Delhi Police head constable Ratan Lal. On February 24, he lost his life after sustaining injuries during the violence in North East Delhi.

Many have replied to Arun Bothra’s tweet and come forward to help the family. (Twitter/@arunbothra)

Many took to social media to pay their respects to the officer and offer condolences to the family. Several people also took to Twitter asking for a way to help the family in any way possible. IPS officer Arun Bothra has shared Ratan Lal’s wife’s bank account details should anyone like to offer help.

Many have replied to the tweet and come forward to help the family. From ₹51 to 3,000, people have shared whatever they could to help the family.

Here are some such tweets:

On February 16, two days after his death, Ratan Lal’s last rites took place in Rajasthan. He was accorded with full state honours and gun salute.

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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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