'Pookie police': Berhampur Police adds a playful spin to a picture of criminals, leaves internet in splits

A routine arrest announcement by the Berhampur Police in Odisha has become a viral sensation, thanks to a clever and humorous twist in their social media post.

The police had arrested four men accused of assaulting a father and son, but it wasn’t the news of the arrest that caught the public’s eye—it was the creative use of emojis in the accompanying photo.

In the post, the faces of the accused were not obscured by the usual pixelation or blurring. Instead, the police used a series of emojis to add a humorous touch: one man’s face was covered by a pleading emoji, another had a disappointed one, and a third was marked with a frowning emoji.


The simple caption—“Gopalpur Police team arrested four persons for assaulting father and son”—was instantly given a playful spin with the emoji-filled visuals, making it stand out from typical police updates.


The post quickly gained traction on social media, with many users applauding the Berhampur Police for their lighthearted approach to a serious matter.

“Police has decided they are feeling bad for what they did. Police will be nice to them,” one user commented.






This viral post is just the latest in a series of creative social media updates by the Berhampur Police. Their online presence has gained attention for blending serious law enforcement announcements with wit and humor.

In October, for a campaign against illegal gambling, the police shared a post about ongoing raids, but the real highlight was the photos of the accused, each covered with different emojis instead of traditional face-blurring.

In another post, after arresting an individual for cheating, the police used a similar emoji technique to obscure the suspect’s identity, bringing humor into an otherwise serious crime update.

Their creative posts have become a refreshing departure from the often-stern tone of crime-related news.