A viral video from Hyderabad highlighted the plight of a security guard sleeping under a mosquito net during his night shift, while residents enjoyed air-conditioned comfort. This incident has sparked widespread criticism and discussions about societal compassion and the poor treatment of low-paid, essential workers, revealing a stark symbol of inequality.
In Indian cities today, security guards are quietly present in almost every housing society, office, mall and market, yet they rarely appear in the same frame as the people whose lives they protect.A recent viral video from Hyderabad has changed that, if only for a moment, by zooming in on one guard’s night‑shift reality, sitting under a mosquito net to stay safe from bites while residents sleep under air‑conditioned comfort a few meters away.The clip has become more than a viral trend; it has turned into a mirror for how society treats low‑paid, essential workers.
Viral video shows society guard wtrapped in mosquito net to protect from bites
The video was shared on X by a user named Suraj Kumar Bauddh and quickly spread across social platforms.
In it, a woman is seen speaking to a male security guard in Hyderabad, who sits on a chair wrapped in a mosquito net while he remains awake on night duty.
(Photo: X/@SurajKrBauddh)
The guard responds to a question about his setup by saying, “I’m wearing it for mosquitoes,” indicating that the net is a solution to fend off the city’s worsening mosquito menace.The image of a lone worker draped in a thin net, while the surrounding apartments glow with fans and air‑conditioners, has become a powerful symbol of inequality.
Have people lost compassion for the poor
Bauddh captioned the post: “Security guard life in India. Poor guard is covered under a mosquito net and doing his duty while awake at night. Society members live in AC; cannot they provide a safe place for their guard? The real issue is compassion. People have lost their compassion for the poor.”
Social media reactions
The clip has crossed 4 lakh views and sparked a wave of comments. One user writes, “This is honestly heartbreaking to watch.
We depend on them for our safety, yet this is how they are treated.” Another notes, “At least a proper cabin or fan should be provided. This is the bare minimum.”Several people point out that this is not an isolated case. “This is the reality in most societies across cities,” one user comments. “Guards are often left to manage in extreme weather conditions.” Another adds, “People spend lakhs on maintenance but cannot ensure dignity for those who guard them.”Some reactions go beyond criticism and call for empathy. “The real issue is empathy. We have normalised this kind of inequality,” reads one comment. Another user suggests, “Even a small effort like providing a proper resting space can make a huge difference,” reflecting a growing demand for basic workplace dignity for security staff.
