Lucknow | In a commendable display of duty and prompt action, Hazratganj North Outpost Incharge Shivani Singh, along with Pink Booth Constable Gudiya, successfully located and returned a lost purse belonging to a young woman named Sanskriti, who had come for shopping in the bustling Hazratganj market.
The incident unfolded earlier in the day when Sanskriti, amidst the crowd at Hazratganj, misplaced her purse containing around ₹3,000 in cash along with some important personal documents. Distressed by the loss, she reached out to the local police for assistance.
On receiving the complaint, Chowki Incharge Shivani Singh immediately sprang into action, treating the matter with utmost seriousness. She initiated a search operation in and around the area, coordinating closely with personnel stationed at the Pink Booth, which is dedicated to women’s safety in the market zone.
Constable Gudiya, stationed at the Pink Booth, also showed remarkable promptness and diligence in assisting with the search. Their joint efforts paid off when the missing purse was successfully recovered after scanning the area and speaking to several shopkeepers and locals.
The recovered purse, intact with all its contents, was then handed over to Sanskriti. Visibly relieved and emotional, she extended heartfelt thanks to both Shivani Singh and Gudiya, lauding their integrity, quick response, and sincere commitment to public service.
The episode has drawn appreciation from locals and market-goers, highlighting the dedication of police personnel in maintaining not just law and order but also extending a humane touch to everyday policing.
This incident also reinforces the effectiveness of the Pink Booth initiative in Hazratganj, especially in ensuring safety and assistance for women shoppers, and reflects the growing public trust in community policing models.
Shivani Singh’s proactive leadership and the sharp efforts of Constable Gudiya continue to set a positive benchmark for responsive policing in one of Lucknow’s busiest commercial areas.
