MP Murlidhar Mohol Reunites With Childhood Friend Shahaji Patil In Kolhapur
Kolhapur, 14th October 2024: In a surprising and heartwarming reunion, Member of Parliament (MP) Murlidhar Mohol recently met his childhood friend, Shahaji Patil, a traffic police officer, while returning from an official event in Kolhapur.
The emotional encounter has captured widespread attention, with a video of the moment going viral on social media.
Murlidhar Mohol had just finished a political event in Chandgad (Kolhapur District), held in Shivaji Patil’s constituency. While returning with his security convoy, an extraordinary moment unfolded.
Among the officers managing traffic and providing security, Mohol spotted a familiar face—it was his old friend Shahaji Patil, whom he had known since their training days in Kolhapur.
Without hesitation, Mohol asked his driver to stop the vehicle. In a rare move for a politician, he exited his car, ignoring formal protocols, and approached the traffic officer. The two friends embraced warmly in the street, surprising onlookers and police officers nearby.
Shahaji Patil, in uniform and ready to salute the MP, was instead greeted with a heartfelt hug, rekindling memories of their shared past.
संघटनात्मक दौऱ्यानिमित्त आज कोल्हापूर जिल्ह्यात गेलो असता माझ्या सुरक्षेसाठी लावलेल्या पोलिसांच्या सुरक्षा बंदोबस्तात कोल्हापूर पोलीस दलात काम करणारा माझा कोल्हापूरच्या तालमीतील मित्र श्री. शहाजी पाटील अचानक समोर आला. शहाजी दिसताच ताफा थांबवत त्याची भेट घेतली आणि संवाद साधला.… pic.twitter.com/M5Bw0QaJOG
— Murlidhar Mohol (@mohol_murlidhar) October 13, 2024
The video of their touching interaction quickly circulated on social media, with many applauding the display of humility and the importance of lasting friendships.
After sharing some laughs and reminiscing, the two friends posed for photos before saying goodbye and returning to their respective duties.
