Woman cop on duty with baby in arms manages Delhi railway station crowd

Motherhood is a huge responsibility. For a certain period after birth, a mother's proximity is crucial for a child's health and mental development. However, many working mothers around us struggle to spend time with their children. Others, striving to balance work and childcare, are even willing to take huge risks to achieve this balance. A picture of a mother juggling work while keeping her baby in a baby carrier bag close to her chest has recently gained attention on social media.

Reena, a Railway Protection Special Force constable, is seen controlling the crowd at a railway station while carrying her baby. Reena works at a railway station in New Delhi. She skilfully manages her duties in uniform, carrying her one-year-old baby in a baby carrier strapped to her body and holding a baton in one hand. Pictures also show the baby sleeping peacefully in her arms, seemingly unaware of her mother's difficulties.

Despite having her baby with her, Reena performs her duties with utmost care and attention. Reena's images were released through the official X page of the Railway Protection Special Force. The images were shared with the caption that Reena is both a mother and a warrior, managing service and care simultaneously. The post also states that Reena represents countless mothers who strive to balance motherhood and work.

Meanwhile, some media centres report that Reena was on leave but had to urgently return to work following an incident at the New Delhi railway station where 18 people died in a stampede. Reports state that Reena's husband, a CRPF constable, is currently working in Jammu and Kashmir. Since she had no other family members to help, she had no option but to bring her baby along, prioritizing her child's safety. Reena says she plans to continue this until she finds someone to take care of her baby during work hours.

Reena's images have reignited discussions on the physical and mental challenges faced by working mothers. Many people believe that considering the circumstances, it is essential to provide more leave days to parents of young children. Most people are saluting Reena's courage and determination to handle both her job and her responsibilities towards her child, acknowledging the risks she takes and the challenges she faces.