Punjab cop earns netizens’ ‘salute’ after video of him consoling elderly woman goes viral

In the 56-second viral clip, the cop can be seen consoling the old woman as she continues to narrate the story of her son's arrest. Viewed over 22,000 times, the post has triggered several reactions online, with many praising the cop for his gesture.

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Punjab police officer earns praise online after a video of him empathising with an elderly lady went viral online.

While it may be the general belief that policemen are tough and have a brusque attitude, they have a sensitive side too, as evident from this video that has gone viral. A constable from Punjab has won hearts online after a video emerged of him consoling an elderly lady.

According to a post by the Indian Police Foundation (IPF), the constable showed a “deep sense of sensitivity and empathy” towards the emotional lady who was crying after her son was arrested by the Malaysian police authorities.

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“This Police Constable should be the ultimate role model for the police. Look at the deep sense of sensitivity and empathy with which he listens to and wipes the tears of this elderly citizen,” read the caption of the viral video.

This is the face of Police which is rarely shown 👌👌 https://t.co/llIwo9lAW4

— Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) November 24, 2019

In the 56-second viral clip, the cop can be seen consoling the old woman as she continues to narrate the story of her son’s arrest. Viewed over 22,000 times, the post has triggered several reactions online, with many praising the cop for his gesture.