This stray dog regularly tags along with Mumbai Police at Marine Drive

Anyone who frequents Marine Drive may have seen him before, a stray indie keeping pace with Mumbai Police vehicles as if it’s part of his daily routine. When a video of the dog casually jumping into a patrol van went viral, it wasn’t a surprise to the officers on duty, only to the internet.

Shared on Instagram, the video was shot by a biker. It shows a street dog sprinting confidently alongside a Mumbai Police vehicle as it cruises down Marine Drive. What begins as an amusing chase quickly turns into a scene straight out of a feel-good film, the dog effortlessly leaps into the police vehicle, as if it has done this many times before. Moments later, when the vehicle slows near the seafront, the dog hops out with equal ease and trots towards the walkway, appearing ready to “stand guard” over the crowds enjoying the ocean breeze.

Curious, the biker approaches a policeman on patrol to ask about the canine companion. The officer, speaking in Marathi, casually confirms that the dog is one of their own, a familiar presence who regularly accompanies the police along Marine Drive. His response suggests this isn’t a one-off incident but part of an everyday routine built on quiet trust.

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The video’s caption captures the sentiment perfectly, calling the dog an “absolute star” and celebrating the bond between the stray dog and the Mumbai Police.

People have been quick to shower praise, calling the dog Marine Drive’s unofficial guardian and applauding the police for treating the street animal with care and respect. Many pointed out how stray dogs, often overlooked or mistreated, can thrive when shown compassion.