A heartwarming video is going viral on social media, showing a police officer stepping in to help an elderly man get a proper seat on a railway train. The elderly man was seen sitting on the floor near
the toilet area and eating his meal, a sight that left many viewers emotional.The video has been widely shared across social media platforms. It was originally posted on Instagram by a user identified as Santosh Panditrao Jaybhaye, a police officer who runs an Instagram page to create public awareness about important alerts, civic responsibility, and social issues.In the clip, the police officer notices an elderly man sitting beside the train toilet while eating. The officer mentions that the man appeared visibly unwell and uncomfortable. Without hesitation, the officer approaches him and escorts him inside the train coach, assuring him that he would arrange a proper seat so he could sit comfortably.
As the officer brings the elderly man inside, he requests fellow passengers to make some space for him. However, a few passengers can be heard expressing reluctance, questioning where they would keep their bags. The police officer firmly responds that luggage is not more important than helping a person in need. At one point, he is heard saying, “Help kardo punya kamaoge (Help people out, you’ll earn good karma),” a line that resonated strongly with viewers.The video was captioned, “The seat is empty, yet they still aren’t offering it to a sick elderly person.”Since being shared, the clip has gone viral, garnering widespread appreciation and heartwarming reactions online. Many users praised the police officer for his empathy and sense of duty. One user commented, “Sir, aap jaise officer har jagah hone chahiye” (We need officers like you everywhere), while several others applauded his humane approach and urged people to show more compassion towards the elderly.