Mumbai Police shares about ‘jumpscares in real life’ in a spooky Halloween post. Watch

Halloween 2022: Mumbai Police took to Instagram to share the spooky post about ‘jumpscares in real life’.

Published on: Oct 31, 2022, 15:08:17 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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It’s Halloween and people across the world are celebrating the day with total gusto. The various social media platforms are also flooded with different kinds of spooky and scary posts. Mumbai Police too joined in to share a post inspired by the festival. The department took to Instagram to share an advisory that talks about the ‘jumpscares in real life’.

Halloween 2022: The image is taken from Mumbai Police’s spooky post on ‘jumpscares in real life’. (Instagram/@mumbaipolice)

Mumbai Police shared a video to raise awareness along with a witty caption. “Trick fraudsters, treat yourself,” they wrote. The video, set to a creepy background score, shows the things that people should be aware of to keep themselves safe against cyber crime. They concluded the post with a caution in Marathi. When translated, it reads, “Be careful not to turn fear into reality!”

Take a look at the video:

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The video has been shared about three hours ago. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated more than 17,000 views and counting. The share has also gathered nearly 1,900 likes. People shared different comments while reacting to the video.

“Excellent work,” wrote an Instagram user. “#TrickOrTreat,” shared another. Two more Instagram users posted fire emoticons to show their reactions. What are your thoughts on the video shared by Mumbai Police?

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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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