Humour would be the last thing on our minds when we think of police. But Mumbai Police is different. No matter what the issue is, it has a social media post ready for it.
No matter what your response to their posts are, they are ready with their witty comebacks. Their social media accounts – Instagram and Twitter – are a laughter ride.
1. When they sent a clear message on both consent and staying at home on New Year’s Eve.
The Mumbai police had shared this WhatsApp chat to advise people to stay at home on 31st December.
Single and ready to mingle but ONLINE.#SafetyFirstOn31st #StayHome #StaySafe #PartyResponsibly pic.twitter.com/llSHhma9ba
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 31, 2020
When a person asked:
What if I reach her place by 11 PM and stay there overnight?
It replied:
We hope you have taken her consent else we have an alternate accommodation for the night in mind for you! #ConsentMatters #SafetyFirstOn31st https://t.co/nKbdA64rOF
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 31, 2020
2. When their Twitter account completed 5 years.
We turn 5 today!
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 28, 2020
The TWEET’s on us!
#ItsOurBirthday #HighFiveMumbai https://t.co/5TMe5tj7MS
3. When they gave pop culture references and sent across important messages on road safety and cyber security.
Congratulations!
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 17, 2020
You are eligible for the title of an ‘Indian Ideal’ citizen if you wear your seatbelt every time you drive a car.#RoadSafety #SafeRoads #SafeMumbai pic.twitter.com/SuX9QCMqzf
When you lose a fortune after sharing your PIN with someone: pic.twitter.com/39YgkCRwbg
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 11, 2020
4. When they shared a popular Bollywood movie poster to create awareness about wearing masks.
Main na bhoolunga, main na bhoolungi – mask pehenna#TheFourthEssential#MaskIsEssential pic.twitter.com/zBTrVMYbwe
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 10, 2020
5. When they referred to monolith appearances and asked people to be aware about suspicious objects around them.
Spotted anything suspicious? You must inform us! #Dial100 pic.twitter.com/IetFBIjJ2S
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) December 4, 2020
6. The time they gave one of the wittiest replies to actor Ajay Devgn’s tweet lauding Mumbai police for working tirelessly during lockdown.
Dear ‘Singham’,
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 8, 2020
Just doing what ‘Khakee’ is supposed to do to ensure that things return to how they were – ‘Once upon a time in Mumbai’! #TakingOnCorona https://t.co/iZzJNK6mPs
#TakingOnCorona @MumbaiPolice https://t.co/VcL51e6MWQ
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 8, 2020
7. When they hit the right chord by comparing fake news to soan papdi on Diwali.
This Diwali, let us ensure nobody gets that unwanted box of whatsapp forwards. Do not pass it on.#ShareSweetsNotFakeNews#HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/J3vpXHCAVw
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) November 14, 2020
8. Time and again, the Mumbai Police gives references to the popular social media trend: How it started vs how it’s going.
Eve Teasing?
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) October 8, 2020
How it starts How it ends pic.twitter.com/6D3oUMRPGH
9. When they shared the story of tracking a gang of ATM robbers while giving reference to ‘Money Heist’.
10. When they made the right point by sharing a picture of Ludo and advising people to stay at home during lockdown.
11. When they made phrases out of pop culture references to spread awareness about staying at home.
12. When they wished Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday and asked people to stay at home in the same post.
Meme-bai police for a reason, right?