Mumbai Police uses power of pun to share advisory message. Seen the post yet?

“Brilliant,” wrote an Instagram user while reacting to Mumbai Police's punistic post.

Published on: Apr 21, 2021, 11:38:38 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Mumbai Police often takes to various social media platforms to share creative posts which not just put forth important messages but also make people chuckle. Just like their recent post to create awareness about staying indoors amid the ongoing pandemic. The post, consisting on four images, has a punistic twist.

Mumbai Police took to Instagram to share the image. (Instagram/@mumbaipolice)

“Food for thought: Stay indoors, order online,” they wrote. Alongside, they also shared the hilarious images. Their post is complete with two hastags #PunsOfSafety and #TakingOnCorona.

Take a look:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Mumbai Police (@mumbaipolice)

Since being posted a little over an hour ago, the share has gathered more than 1,000 likes – and the numbers are only increasing. Besides appreciating the department for sharing the advisory, people also applauded the admin of the handle.

“This page's admin definitely deserves a raise,” wrote an Instagram user. “Good one,” shared another. “Brilliant,” posted a third.

What are your thoughts on Mumbai Police’s share?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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

Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world