IAS officer Supriya Sahu has shared a touching photograph on social media platform X, highlighting the compassion of a police officer during the recent floods in Chennai. The image captures the officer rescuing a family, with a particularly heartwarming moment as he holds a baby in his arms. The cop’s heroic efforts not only saved several lives during the crisis but also left a lasting impact, earning admiration and affection from the public.

In her tweet, Ms. Sahu wrote, “When duty meets empathy and compassion, it’s pure magic. Dayalan, working in Thuraipakkam Police Station in Chennai, not only rescued several people in recent Chennai floods but also won their hearts with his affable nature. This smiling picture of him holding a baby while rescuing the family is truly heartwarming.”

When duty meets empathy and compassion, it's pure magic. Dayalan, working in Thuraipakkam Police Station in Chennai, not only rescued several people in recent Chennai floods but also won their hearts with his affable nature. This smiling picture of him holding a baby while… pic.twitter.com/ZpZTdTH6DY

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) December 8, 2023