Madhya Pradesh cop goes beyond call of duty to help elderly woman. Video is heartening

Chouhan, in the tweet’s caption, wrote that he is proud of police officer Shraddha Shukla and appreciated her thoughtfulness.

Published on: Sep 27, 2019, 16:08:14 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Stepping beyond her call of duty, a cop from Madhya Pradesh did something that has tugged at the heartstrings of many. A video, tweeted by the state’s former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, shows a female cop extending a helping hand towards an elderly woman.

In the video, Shukla is seen helping an elderly woman get dressed. (Twitter/@ChouhanShivraj)

Chouhan, in the tweet’s caption, wrote that he is proud of police officer Shraddha Shukla and appreciated her thoughtfulness. Shared on September 26, the video quickly grabbed people’s attention – it’s clear from over 23,000 views it has received till now.

In the video, Shukla is seen helping an elderly woman get dressed. Soon after getting fully dressed, the elderly woman hugs Shukla.

Take a look:

People had a lot to say about the police officer and her kind gesture. They dropped all sorts of comments on the video too. Here’s how they reacted:

What do you think?

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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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