Delhi Police follows in footsteps of Mumbai Police, uses TV serial Anupamaa's viral clip to spread Covid-19 awareness

The Delhi Police, on August 24, came up with a creative idea to spread awareness about Covid-19 among people in a different way. The police used a viral clip of the Hindi TV serial, Anupamaa, to give a message that people should always wear a mask...

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Mumbai Police is well-known for taking inspiration from serials, and movies to caution people about different things creatively.

This time, after a scene from the popular Hindi TV serial Anupamaa went viral, the Delhi Police has also used it as an way to raise awareness about Covid-19 and encourage people to wear a mask.

Soon after the police uploaded the video, it became viral on social media, with many people appreciating the creativity of the department.


In that particular scene, the lead actor of the show, Rupali Ganguly, can be seen saying in Hindi that she could go anywhere, do whatever she wants, and be alone or with someone else; what business do others have in it? The scene has already gone viral on social media, with many people adding their own version of the fun element in it.

Since the video has gone viral, the Delhi Police also joined in the trend. By using a clip of the scene and denoting Rupali Ganguly as 'sister,' the police department tweeted that she can go anywhere she wants, but she must always keep a mask on her face and follow Covid-19 protocol.


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The Delhi Police's post garnered over 20,000 views, and more than 150 people commented on it just a few hours after being uploaded.

Delhi gets its new Police Commissioner in Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana
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Rakesh Asthana, a senior IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, took charge as the Commissioner of Delhi Police on July 28.

Rakesh Asthana, a senior IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, took charge as the Commissioner of Delhi Police on July 28.

He was accorded the ceremonial guard of honour by the police force upon his arrival at the Delhi Police Headquarters at Jail Singh Marg in New Delhi.

He was accorded the ceremonial guard of honour by the police force upon his arrival at the Delhi Police Headquarters at Jail Singh Marg in New Delhi.

In an order issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs had said that Asthana, who was serving as the director general of the Border Security Force, would join as the Delhi Police Commissioner with immediate effect.

In an order issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs had said that Asthana, who was serving as the director general of the Border Security Force, would join as the Delhi Police Commissioner wi..
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His appointment came just days before his superannuation on July 31. He will have a tenure of one year. This is one of the very few instances when an IPS officer outside of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre has been appointed as the Delhi Police chief.

His appointment came just days before his superannuation on July 31. He will have a tenure of one year. This is one of the very few instances when an IPS officer outside of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-..
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A 1984-batch IPS officer, Asthana had earlier served as the special director of the CBI. During his stint in the CBI, he was engaged in an unsavoury spat with the then CBI Director Alok Verma with both of them levelling allegations of corruption against each other.

A 1984-batch IPS officer, Asthana had earlier served as the special director of the CBI. During his stint in the CBI, he was engaged in an unsavoury spat with the then CBI Director Alok Verma with bo..
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While responding to the police's post, one user commented that the Delhi Police seemed to be a big fan of the TV show Anupamaa. Another user jokingly wrote that it was the supremacy of Anupamaa.

Notably, the number of Covid-19 cases has decreased in the national capital and other major cities like Mumbai.
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The dip has come after the numbers rose sharply, causing fear and panic among people and authorities. Therefore, civic authorities have kept suggesting that people must adhere to the health guidelines necessary to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Wearing a mask and proper sanitisation of hands at regular intervals have been considered the best approaches to contain coronavirus.
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