A traffic police officer in Bengaluru fined a car for using banned sun film and later offered to arrange food for passengers who were fasting during Ramadan. A video of the incident is doing rounds on social media platforms.
According to ‘X' handle, Karnataka Portfolio, the incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Adugodi Traffic Police Station during a routine vehicle inspection.
Police reportedly stopped a car after noticing the presence of sun film on its windows, which is prohibited under traffic regulations. Following the violation, the officer imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on the vehicle owner. The passengers accepted the offence and paid the fine without any argument.
Law With Humanity ❤️ | Bengaluru Traffic Cop's Kind Gesture Wins Hearts
— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) March 17, 2026
We often see traffic police officers as strict enforcers of rules who stop vehicles and issue fines during daily commutes. But an incident in Bengaluru has reminded everyone that behind the uniform there is… pic.twitter.com/hgkIiKrKxq
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However, “by the time the process was completed, sunset was approaching. The passengers in the car were observing the Ramadan fast, and it was almost time for Iftar, the moment when fasting Muslims break their fast. However, being stopped on the roadside during the checking, they had no access to food or water to break their fast.”
“That's when Traffic Police personnel Nagaraj stepped in with a thoughtful gesture. After learning that the passengers were fasting, he arranged food and water for them so they could break their fast on time,” the post read.
According to the post, the passengers also expressed gratitude, saying, “We regret violating the rules, but we are thankful for the kindness shown to us."
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In the viral video, the officer is heard saying, “I don't have any problem, I will only give you food as a gift, I will only pay for that, okay ?”
Sometimes humanity shines in the most unexpected moments.
— Aparajite (@amshilparaghu) March 16, 2026
During a routine traffic stop in Bangalore, a car was fined ₹1000 for having cooling film on the windows. The passengers respected the law, knowing rules must be followed.
But what happened next touched their hearts. It… pic.twitter.com/xKZy0u8dpC
Photos and details of the incident later circulated on social media, where several users responded to the officer's actions.
One user wrote, “We need to praise such officers and the system should showcase it to other officers so that they realise what people need. Hope @blrcitytraffic @adugoditrfps is watching this and praise him,”
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Another commented, “This is beautiful. He fined them because that's his job. Then fed them because that's his heart. Both things at the same time. No contradiction, no agenda. Just a man who understood that enforcing the law and showing humanity are not opposites That's the India we don't see enough on our timelinesSalute to Mr. Nagraj,”
Another user stated, “Sometimes humanity shines in the most unexpected moments. During a routine traffic stop in Bangalore, a car was fined Rs 1000 for having cooling film on the windows. The passengers respected the law, knowing rules must be followed. But what happened next touched their hearts. It was time for them to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Noticing this, Mr. Nagraj from Adugodi Traffic Police spoke with kindness and even offered food so they could break their fast. In that moment, he was not just enforcing the law — he was showing humanity and respect for another faith. Small gestures like this remind us of the true spirit of India — where duty and compassion go hand in hand.Salute to officers like him.”*
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