A poor youth of Sundargarh district, who proved his honesty recently after handing over Rs 22, 000 to a man, whose money he had got from road, was felicitated by Sundargarh Superintendent of Police in her office on Monday.
Bibek Malik (20) of Taparia Kandakuda in Hemgiri block had found the cash from road on October 14. However he got a bill along with the currency notes where there was a phone number. He immediately dialed on the number and knew that the person at the other end lost the money. Later, Bibek handed over the cash to him.
When the honesty of youth came to limelight, according to sources, office of Director General of Police, Odisha had also appreciated his gesture. Accordingly on Monday, Bibek was called to office of Sundargarh SP, for his felicitation. SP Sagarika Nath also gave him a gift for his honesty.