Small Triumphs

Small Triumphs

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“Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.

-Mary Roach 

In our busy routine, we often overlook the little things that our beloved ones have done to please us. Nowadays, Crowd looks forward to see the larger actions. Beyond this mind set, there are still some kind-hearted souls who heed and act beyond their call of duty. The Indian Police is quite an entity that is often feared by civilians, but there are plenty of instances that express the life-size heart they carry which is nothing to be fearful of.  These instances may not have gained a great publicity, but they were heartfelt deeds by the Indian Police for humane causes. I've tried to shed more light on these overlooked acts of our Police that makes a person's life more worth living.

Here I have shared some small victories that inspires us to be good and do well.

·        MP Cop saved 700 students by running 1km carrying 10kg bomb!

MP Policeman Runs 1Km with 10 kg Bomb, Saves 400 School Children

An anonymous call was received in Chitora Village of Madhya Pradesh that caused havoc in the school of 400 students. The call tipped the police about the presence of explosives in the school premises. It was at that time that the brave Head Constable Abhishek Patel risked his life by racing for 1km carrying a 10kg bomb on his shoulder. This act of selfless bravery made him a hero of the hearts.

·    Cop carried pilgrim suffering from heart-attack 2km uphill on his back!

Uttarakhand Cop Carries Heart Attack-Stricken Pilgrim Uphill For 2 Km on Back! 

A 55-years old pilgrim, Ranjhi Rajag was saved by Sub-Inspector Lokendra Bahuguna from the Barkot Police Station in Uttarkashi district. While travelling to the temple, the old man had a mild heart-attack. Followed by his collapse in-front of Yamunotri Shrine in Garwahal Himalayas, Sub-Inspector Lokendra carried him 2km uphill on his back for his aid and saved him from dying. This act of kindness will always be remembered with gratitude by Ranjhi Rajag and his family.

·     Cops in Bengaluru performed cremation of the deceased 5 year old sexual assault victim.

A child rape victim's mother had no money to cremate her, Bengaluru cops did the last rites | The News Minute

A 5 year old sexually assaulted victim died at hospital in bengaluru. After death, postmortem was performed on the body and it was shifted to the hospital. After all the necessary steps a bill of Rs1.7 lakhs was handed over to the widowed mother making her burst into tears as she had no money to pay. But the hospital was obstinate not to release the body until the bill was settled. At that time, Talagattapura Police Inspector, Pamappa Gutther helped her by contacting a private firm that paid the bill to release the dead girl’s body. The officer and his staff also helped the widowed lady to transfer her daughter’s body to the crematorium on their own expense. They also sought help from a NGO that paid Rs 10,000 to the lady to perform her daughter’s final rites.

·    Brave cop wades through chest-deep waters to rescue 6 months old after father tweets!

Brave Cop Wades Through Chest-Deep Water to Save Infant After Father's Tweet !

As several places in Mumbai were submerged in waist-deep water, a tweet addressing Palghar police by Sharad Jha made the police to act fast. The tweet mentioned the serious condition of Sharad Jha’s 6 month old daughter, Chetna who needed medical attention. The water logged streets and apartment made it difficult for the family to move the toddler to the hospital.  Constable Gite from Manikpur Police Station took the responsibility to rescue the toddler. He crossed chest-deep waters to rescue the child, wrapped her in a soft blanket and took her to the nearby hospital. In his interview he stated that he thought of her as her own daughter and did what was necessary. Constable Gite did not stop after saving Chetna, but he managed to rescue many other flood stranded citizens too.

These small acts of kindness and selfless deeds do not make it to the headlines of the newspapers, but they deserve to be remembered and celebrated by every person. Little appreciation for these small triumphs makes them more enjoyable and satisfying, and lightens the urge to do good in our hearts. So do well and be kind because……

“Your good deeds might seem invisible, but they leave a trail that is imprinted on the hearts of others.”

-Gail Hennessey