Mumbai Police takes cue from Elon Musk, shares cryptic lockdown mandate

In a creative and cryptic tweet, Mumbai Police the department shared an important message.

Published on: May 8, 2020, 16:46:31 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Elon Musk’s revelation that his newborn son’s name is X Æ A-12 Musk has created quite a stir online. Though the tech giant has explained its meaning and how to pronounce it, the chatter involving the name is yet to die down. Taking advantage of that opportunity and cue from the SpaceX CEO, Mumbai Police has now shared a cryptic lockdown mandate. It’s both creative and funny.

Mumbai Police tweeted a cryptic message and invited people to solve it. (Twitter/Mumbai Police)

Taking to Twitter the department asked people to crack a lockdown mandate and shared this:

Tweeted just over an hour ago, the post quickly piqued people’s attention with several trying to crack the tweet. While some wrote that it’s “Ae baith ghar,” others tweeted that it’s “All be at home.” Though slightly different versions, people concluded that it’s a message from Mumbai Police asking people to stay at home.

A few also praised the department for cashing in on such a trending topic and turning it into an advisory. Besides, people also praised the department’s creativity and some took a hilarious route to reply.

Check out how others reacted:

On Instagram, Mumbai Police shared a Stranger Things meme with a twist related to the current lockdown scenario. It’s hilarious.

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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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