Published 11:33 IST, July 19th 2024

Man Spotted Wearing QR Code T-Shirt at Delhi's Connaught Place, Reason is Surprising

A heartwarming and unconventional story is going viral on social media after a man was spotted wearing t-shirt with QR code at Delhi's iconic Connaught Place

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Viral News: A heartwarming and unconventional story is going viral on social media after a man was spotted wearing a t-shirt with a QR code at Delhi's iconic Connaught Place. 

The QR code led to a fundraiser for his barber, whose phone had been stolen.

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The unusual tactic was employed by Rohit Saluja, who's barber Sonu had lost his phone. Saluja took it upon himself to help the struggling barber find a news phone through crowdfunding.  

The t-shirt, printed with the words "Scan to know men have emotions," caught the attention of Pooja Sanwal, who shared the story on X (formerly Twitter).

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Sonu's plight resonated with many, and the fundraiser quickly gained traction. As of July 16, the fundraiser had already collected Rs 1,600 only.

Showcasing the power of social media and human kindness sonu soon received a brand new phone all thanks to people who funded him scanning bar code.

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Netizens on the other hand are praising man's efforts and innovative idea of crowdfunding for a phone. One user wrote, ‘Men can cheat with anyone but not with barber.’ Another user says, ‘Men see this, men got emotional. Every men has a special relationship with his barbar.’

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One more user says, ‘Man might not be loyal to his gf but is definitely loyal to his barber.’

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The incident has kicked off a conversation about the innovative ways people are using technology to help others. It also highlights the importance of empathy and compassion, even in the face of adversity.

11:33 IST, July 19th 2024