Mumbai commuters win hearts after letting a dog sleep on a seat while they stand; video goes viral
Aradhana Jha | TimesPets Bureau | Feb 05, 2026, 09:20 IST
Mumbai commuters win hearts
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.
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.
The commuters’ act of kindness was met with praise from social media users. Many people found the incident to be extremely moving, as it has become all the more rare and precious to witness such acts of kindness. Some users were proud of the people of Mumbai and said that the incident was a true representation of the spirit of the city, where living together and being kind to each other is not an uncommon phenomenon.
In a daily life that is characterized by rush, noise, and congestion, this quiet act of consideration has been a standout. This incident has reminded many people that empathy does not have to be demonstrated through grand acts, sometimes it is just about not disturbing a sleeping soul.
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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.
The commuters’ act of kindness was met with praise from social media users. Many people found the incident to be extremely moving, as it has become all the more rare and precious to witness such acts of kindness. Some users were proud of the people of Mumbai and said that the incident was a true representation of the spirit of the city, where living together and being kind to each other is not an uncommon phenomenon.
In a daily life that is characterized by rush, noise, and congestion, this quiet act of consideration has been a standout. This incident has reminded many people that empathy does not have to be demonstrated through grand acts, sometimes it is just about not disturbing a sleeping soul.
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