Cop chooses to work over kin

Cop chooses to work over kin
Constable Baljinder Kaur
By Japkirat Singh

Being a single mother, Baljinder Kaur has already faced many difficulties and COVID-19 situation has only added to her problems. She is putting in more hours at work with little time for her children.

Baljinder, a constable with the Punjab Police, is the mother of two sons, eight and 14 years old. She lost her husband after five years of marriage.

Baljinder is a responsible policewoman. “Most police officers are deployed at the check post in the city. I am happy and privileged to be working on the frontline of the battle against Covid-19. We make people aware about guidelines issued by the government and deal with a number of people who are not obeying the instructions,” Baljinder said.

After facing a lot of stress, Kaur is trying her best to balance her personal and professional lives. “Loss of a parent makes life difficult for both the children and me,” she said.

“At times work will demand more time and at other times your household will need your time. Just keep putting your best foot forward,” said Baljinder.

Since the outbreak of pandemic, Baljnder has been living in a separate room. Her neighbours have extended support and prepare meals for her children.

Her only regret is that she is not able to have food with her sons. “I want to eat with them but have to control that urge. I don’t want to put my children at risk by getting close to them lest they get infected,” she said.

“When I return home, the only thing in my mind is to keep my children safe,” Baljinder said. Her job demands her being in public places for long hours which makes her vulnerable and also puts her children at risk.


Baljinder’s superiors have offered to let her stay home and devote some time for her children. However, she has so far turned down that offer on the pretext that she does not want to compromise on her commitment to her work.

Baljinder’s elder son, Amanjot Singh, said, “I am proud of my mother and her commitment to her duty of saving other people’s lives. That is what makes her a hero.”

The story first appeared in The Times of Bennett, the lab newspaper produced by the first semester students of The Times School of Media.

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