UP Police officer’s kindness goes viral after he carries differently-abled passenger through crowded station

The video prompted a wave of positive reactions, with people calling Ashwani Kumar a real-life hero and saying his action reflected the values the police force should embody.

A police officer from Uttar Pradesh has been widely praised online after a video showed him carrying a differently-abled man on his shoulders to help him board a crowded train. The officer, identified as Ashwani Kumar, posted the clip himself on Instagram, where it quickly gained traction for its display of compassion and duty.

The short video showed Kumar noticing a passenger with a prosthetic leg struggling to climb the stairs at a railway station. Without hesitation, the officer lifted the man onto his shoulders and carried him through a packed platform to ensure he boarded the train safely.

Kumar shared the video with a message that read, “Madad ke liye rupay nahi, madad waala dil chahiye. Woh aap mein hai” (You don’t need money to help, only a heart that cares—and everyone has that). The post was captioned, “Nothing is bigger than humanity.”

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The officer’s gesture quickly went viral, drawing widespread appreciation from social media users across India. Many commended Kumar not just for his physical effort, but also for the empathy and humanity behind the act.

One user wrote, “Thank you brother, keep being helpful like this.” Another commented, “Brother, I have only one heart—how many times will you win it?” A third person added, “May God keep such police officers safe.”

The video prompted a wave of positive reactions, with people calling Kumar a real-life hero and saying his action reflected the values the police force should embody. Some shared similar experiences of compassion from officers, while others described the moment as a reminder that simple acts of kindness can make a lasting impact.