Delhi police

Beyond the call of duty, there are countless stories of dedication, resilience, and compassion showed by the Indian police force. Let's take a look at a few such individuals who empower and inspire.

Delhi police constable Amit Lathia has 'adopted' more than 350 underprivileged children to help them secure government jobs by providing them with food, study material and a safe place to live.

To help children in Delhi’s slums escape a life of crime and labour, police constable Than Singh runs Than Singh ki Pathshala, a free school where he teaches more than 80 children to help them further enrol in government schools.

On the morning of 1 November 1984, IPS officer Pereira led his small force to protect Sikhs taking shelter at the historic Sis Ganj gurdwara against a mob comprising hundreds of angry rioters.

It began with an expose on Sunday (3 May) when Instagram influencers posted screenshots from a group titled ‘Bois locker room’. Here's what happened next.

"Since we started, most migrant workers have stayed back instead of leaving. They stayed back with the guarantee that they will not go hungry." #CoronaWarriors #CoronaLockdown

"I remember her looking to me and saying ‘look how many people are here, I think India is going to be alright’.”

"As a government, you don't want to pay overtime because it's a burden on the exchequer, but on the other hand you don't hire enough people. This is Khaki-collared slavery, which we must end," says Hyderabad's Vijay Gopal, who has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court for the same.

Awarded the President's Medal twice for distinguished service, #IPS officer Robin Hibu is not only doing remarkable work in battling racism and xenophobia, but is also bridging the gap between Delhi and northeast India! #Respect #SayNoToRacism #Inspiration

This #MothersDay, we celebrate the pure awesomeness and inspiration that are India's #SuperMoms. "I really think she was a hero. Her work speaks for herself. She worked in Delhi Police's division for crimes against women at a time when women's rights weren't really talked about in India."