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 residence in Bhopal set in movement a unprecedented 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 the moment 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 mentioned. True to his phrases, His family visited an outdated age residence. As Patel entered, an aged man stood up and saluted him with army precision, saying “Jai Hind.” The man launched himself as Puran Singh, aged round 85-90. Social employee Mohan Soni informed 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, ultimately disappearing with out a hint.For almost 4 a long time, he labored on farmlands outdoors Bhopal till his employer’s son admitted him to the old-age residence eight months in the past. Despite fading reminiscence, Singh recalled three issues clearly – Betul, soccer, and that he was a sub-inspector.