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Cops Buy Elderly Vendor's Entire Lamp Stock, Brightening Her Diwali
20 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Police officers in Uttar Pradesh bought all clay lamps from an elderly woman vendor
- The woman had no customers throughout the day before the police officers' purchase
- Station In-charge Vijay Gupta bought the lamps and gave the woman Rs 1000
In a heartwarming display of Diwali spirit, police officers in Uttar Pradesh recently made an elderly woman's festival brighter by purchasing all the clay lamps from her stall. The incident occurred on Dhanteras, a day before Diwali, when the woman had struggled to find any customers throughout the day.
However, the woman's fortunes changed when a group of police officers, led by Station In-charge Vijay Gupta, arrived at her stall and decided to buy all of her remaining lamps. Visibly moved by their kindness, the woman blessed the officers, saying "May my blessings remain in your hearts. May you live a long life." Gupta then handed her Rs 1000, further brightening her Diwali.
The touching moment was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media, with users praising the officers' compassion and their support for a local artisan during the festive season. The incident serves as a heartwarming reminder of the true spirit of Diwali - a celebration of light, community, and the joy of giving.
