Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Ten-Year-Old Thane Boy Becomes Police Officer For A Day
A 10-year-old boy named Ansh from Thane, who has a serious heart condition, got to be a police officer for a day at the Vashi Police Station.
This happened just before his birthday and was arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Ansh had a big surgery recently and is still getting better.
He wore a police uniform, sat in the Senior Police Inspector's chair, and saw how the police station works.
The police officers and everyone there were very happy and inspired by Ansh's bravery.
They also had a parade and a cake to celebrate.
Ansh's dad was with him, and they both had a special day.
Ansh Ingle, a 10-year-old boy from Thane, fulfilled his dream of becoming a police officer for a day at the Vashi Police Station.
Ansh has a serious congenital heart condition and recently underwent a complex cardiac surgery.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation organized the event in coordination with the Vashi Police, a day before Ansh's birthday.
Ansh was warmly welcomed by Senior Police Inspector Shashikant Chandekar and other police personnel, who were inspired by his courage.
During his visit, Ansh observed the police station's functioning, interacted with officers, and participated in a Republic Day parade and cake-cutting ceremony.
- Who
- Ansh Ingle, a 10-year-old boy from Thane with a congenital heart condition
- What
- Ansh became a police officer for a day at the Vashi Police Station
- When
- January 26, a day before his birthday
- Where
- Vashi Police Station, Thane
- Why
- To fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer and bring him joy during his recovery
- Name
- Ansh Ingle
- Age
- 10
- Condition
- Congenital heart condition
- Surgery
- Bilateral bidirectional Glenn shunt
- Location
- Vashi Police Station, Thane
- Organization
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Date
- January 26
- Birthday
- January 27