'Helmet Man' Sandeep Shahi's story features in Kissa Khakhi Ka podcast
New Delhi, April 21
Kissa Khaki Ka, the official Delhi Police podcast, bringing to light the many stories of humanity, courage, crime and justice through its weekly episodes, will feature the story of Head Constable Sandeep Shahi in its latest episode.
Sandeep Shahi, hailing from Saran district of Bihar, was inducted in Delhi Police in 2003. Currently serving as Head Constable, Shahi faced a road accident in 2014, but was fortunate to be protected by a helmet. Shahi's concerns on the increasing number of casualties in police ranks due to road mishaps, intensified with consecutive accidents, prompted him to voluntarily take up the cause of road safety awareness for the public.
His unique campaigning style, combining the power of music and dance in his rallies, have attracted immense public attention. He has managed to distribute more than 1100 helmets on Delhi roads, rightfully earning the title 'Helmet Man' by the media. His influence has inspired similar awareness campaigns in his village Devapura, and other regions including Chhapra, Sivan, Patna, Bokaro, Raipur, Bilaspur and Ayodhya.
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Delhi Police has made its mark in the arena of audio-digital storytelling through its one-of-a-kind podcast - Kissa Khaki Ka. This is the first time in India that a police department has launched their own podcast series. This unique podcast revolves around unheard stories of crimes, investigations, as well as anecdotes of heart and humanity by Delhi Police officials.
KKK is an initiative of Delhi CP Rakesh Asthana. The episodes are conceptualized, composed, and narrated by media educator and prison reformer, Dr. Vartika Nanda. The episodes are broadcast on the social media handles of Delhi Police, with a new episode released every Sunday at 2 pm.
Launched on January 17, with the first episode featuring the story of Constable Than Singh's school for the underprivileged near Lal Qila, the podcast series will complete 15 episodes on April 17.
The podcast has highlighted the role played by the police force in safeguarding the city against the coronavirus pandemic, empowering common people, solving crime and maintaining law and order in the national capital. These stories have dynamically engaged the people of Delhi and nurtured a sense of understanding, respect, and empathy for police officials across all ranks.
