Mumbai Police shares how Qala’s song Shauq fits perfectly in this OTP-related situation

Mumbai Police took to Instagram to share how Qala’s song Shauq fits perfectly in their OTP-related advisory.

Published on: Jan 23, 2023, 16:24:03 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Mumbai Police deserves an A+ for their creativity for regularly sharing interesting and intriguing posts on Instagram. The department talks about different issues and also spreads awareness through quirky and amusing posts. Just like their latest share where they took help of the song Shauq from the film Qala to talk about OTP-related fraud. Chances are, their share will leave you chuckling.

The image is taken from the video shared by Mumbai Police. (Instagram/@mumbaipolice)

“Many 'qala-kars' exist to scam you off your money. Don't share your OTP's and passwords with anyone,” the department wrote and shared a video. The clip shows an individual reading a message on their mobile that explains that a certain amount of money has been deducted from their bank account. And, it is the first line of the song Shauq that plays as the clip’s background score.

Take a look at the video:

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The video has received close to 5,000 likes since being shared. Alongside, the post has also accumulated several comments from people.

Here's how Instagram users reacted:

“Song placement [clapping emoticon],” wrote an Instagram user. “Creative,” shared another. Many shared with laughing out loud emoticons. What are your thoughts on the post?

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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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