A moment from a local train in Mumbai has become a strong symbol of compassion and kindness, winning many hearts on social media. In a video that has been spreading rapidly on the internet, passengers in a packed first-class compartment of a local train are seen standing throughout their journey so that a stray dog, sleeping comfortably on a seat, is not disturbed. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
The video has been posted by Senior Police Inspector Sudhir Kudalkar, an animal lover and a well-known rescuer of stray dogs. What is remarkable in the video is the contrast between the packed compartment and the composed decision of the passengers, who preferred to be patient and kind to the dog rather than disturbing it.