42 yrs on, viral video helps ex-cop reunite with family | Bhopal News

BHOPAL: A pointy, chest-up salute by an aged man at an old-age dwelling in Bhopal set in movement a rare chain of occasions, resulting in a reunion between a father and his son after 42 years. The salute caught the eye of DSP Santosh Patel, who shared a video that went viral, reconnecting the lacking ex-policeman with his long-lost family.On July 15, 2023, DSP Patel, at present posted in Balaghat, was in Bhopal for coaching. It was his spouse’s birthday. “We do not believe in cutting cakes,we prefer to utilise that money for social work,” Patel stated. True to his phrases, His family visited an outdated age dwelling. As Patel entered, an aged man stood up and saluted him with navy precision, saying “Jai Hind.” The man launched himself as Puran Singh, aged round 85-90. Social employee Mohan Soni advised Patel that Singh as soon as served within the police power however following his spouse’s loss of life, took to alcohol and suffered psychological well being struggles, finally disappearing and not using a hint.For practically 4 a long time, he labored on farmlands exterior Bhopal till his employer’s son admitted him to the old-age dwelling eight months in the past. Despite fading reminiscence, Singh recalled three issues clearly – Betul, soccer, and that he was a sub-inspector.