Mumbai cop who said ‘I’ll be back on duty soon’ after testing positive for COVID-19 returns home

Mumbai Police has tweeted the good news that the policeman has beaten coronavirus and is now “hale and hearty.”

Published on: May 14, 2020, 11:28:10 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Mumbai Police, a few days ago, took to Twitter to share an encouraging and heartening video of a 29-year-old policeman who tested positive for coronavirus. The video shows how before going away for treatment, the brave cop assured his colleagues by telling them not worry and that he will be back on duty soon.

The image shows the policeman previously going for his treatment. (Twitter/Mumbai Police)

In an update to that incident, Mumbai Police has tweeted the good news that the policeman has beaten coronavirus and is now “hale and hearty.” Not just that, the young cop is also looking forward to report back to duty as soon as possible.

“Our 29 year old #CoronaWarrior is back. He is hale & hearty and looks forward to report back on duty. Welcome back, hero!” the department tweeted and also shared a video.

Since being shared the post has gathered over 10,000 likes and close to 1,800 retweets. Additionally, the video has also garnered about 1.5 lakh views. From welcoming the hero to posting emotional replies, people shared all sorts of reactions.

“Welcome back warrior,” wrote a Twitter user. “Kudos to your never give-up attitude. Welcome back hero. Together we can and we will,” expressed another. “You guys rock! Gratitude,” tweeted a third. “Who is cutting the onions?” said another.

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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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