Karnataka cop helps auto rickshaw driver, Twitter calls him ‘Singham’

The image shows the policeman helping the auto rickshaw driver to push his vehicle.

Updated on: Dec 5, 2019, 13:40:45 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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A picture showing a policeman going beyond his usual scope of duty to help an auto rickshaw driver is creating a buzz online. Shared by Bengaluru City Police on Twitter, the picture has struck a chord with netizens.

The picture has struck a chord with netizens. (Twitter/@BengaluruCityPolice)

“Photo… Story....Happy ending,” with this simple caption the post was shared on December 4. The image shows the policeman helping the auto rickshaw driver to push his vehicle. Though it’s not mentioned what happened, it seems that for some reason the vehicle stopped working. Probably, that’s when the police decided to extend his helping hand towards the citizen.

People had a lot to say about this gesture. While some hailed the policeman for his act, others commented that more people should be like them. There were also some who referred to him as “Singham” – a popular character of policeman played by Ajay Devgn in the film franchise by same name.

Here’s what they wrote:

Back in September, another video of a Karnataka policeman made its way onto Twitter and warmed up people’s hearts. The video shows a police cleaning a waterclogged road with bare hands.

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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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