'Proud Of You': Cop Buys All Diyas From Elderly Woman To Light Up Her Diwali, Wins Internet

A heartwarming gesture by an Uttar Pradesh cop during the ongoing festive season has won hearts online. A video has gone viral on social media, showing a cop in Hapur buying all the earthen lamps (diyas) from an elderly woman after no buyer showed up. Netizens are praising the cop for spreading joy amid the festive cheer through a simple yet meaningful act.

In the viral clip, the officer from the Uttar Pradesh Police, Vijay Gupta, can be seen making Diwali memorable for an elderly woman by purchasing all the clay lamps she was struggling to sell.

The video, which has gone viral, was posted by @MeghUpdates on X with the caption, “This Dhanteras, Amma’s clay lamps found no buyers. Seeing this, Station In-charge Vijay Gupta bought all her diyas and

brightened not just her stall, but her heart too. Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. Let’s take a vow this festive season — to support our local artisans and buy made-in-India products.”

The footage captures the moment Gupta along with his junior approach the woman’s stall and buy every diya she had. The elderly seller shares that no customer had visited her the entire day until the officers stopped by. Overwhelmed with emotion, she blesses them, saying, “May my blessings remain in your hearts. May you live a long life,” and expresses her heartfelt gratitude. Toward the end of the video, the officer hands her Rs 1,000 as well.

How Internet Reacted

The clip has sparked a wave of appreciation online, with users lauding the officer’s compassion and empathy.

One user commented, “This is such a heartwarming gesture by Station In-charge Vijay Gupta. In a world where most people rush past without noticing, his simple act of kindness lit up an elderly woman’s day, and beautifully captured the true spirit of Dhanteras. Compassion like this restores faith in humanity.”

Another wrote, “What a heartwarming gesture by Vijay Gupta! Supporting local artisans truly lights up lives this festive season.”

“Really brought tears to my eyes. This is what our festivals are all about- love, compassion & humility,” a third user wrote.