Migrant Workers From Bihar Set Gold Standard in Honesty
In a heartwarming display of integrity that has captured Kolkata's attention, four migrant day labourers from Bihar demonstrated extraordinary honesty by returning gold jewellery worth Rs 10 lakh to its rightful owner. The incident, which unfolded at Konnagar railway station, showcases how moral values transcend economic circumstances.
The Fateful Morning at Konnagar Station
The story began on Sunday morning when Rupashree Sikdar, a bank officer from Konnagar, was traveling to Howrah to board the Vande Bharat train to Koderma. Around 5:30 am, she boarded her train but made a crucial mistake - she left behind a small bag containing her precious gold jewellery at the station.
Realizing her error only after the train had departed the station, Sikdar immediately contacted both the Bali Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Belur Government Railway Police (GRP). Meanwhile, the four labourers - who had come to work in Liluah from Siwan in Bihar - discovered the bag containing the valuable items.
The Search and Recovery Operation
The RPF and GRP launched a thorough investigation, reviewing CCTV footage from Konnagar railway station. The footage clearly showed four individuals picking up the bag from a seat. Authorities showed the footage to local Konnagar residents in an attempt to identify the men, but no one recognized them.
Through persistent efforts, the RPF managed to collect a phone number and contacted the workers, who revealed they were employed in Liluah. Remarkably, the labourers were simultaneously trying to locate the bag's owner themselves and had already approached police authorities to help return the valuables.
A Lesson in Integrity and Hard Work
The four migrant workers eventually returned the bag filled with gold jewellery to the police, much to Rupashree Sikdar's relief and joy. The woman was ecstatic to recover her valuable possessions and personally thanked the honest labourers for their remarkable deed.
Impressed by their exceptional honesty, police officials rewarded each of the four workers with a financial gift as recognition of their moral character. Md Ismail, the leader of the day labourers, made a powerful statement that resonated deeply: "We live in a rented room in a slum in Tikiapara. But, we want to earn through hard work".
This incident serves as a powerful reminder that integrity and honesty aren't determined by one's economic status or social standing. The migrant workers, despite their challenging circumstances, chose the path of righteousness, setting an example for society at large.
