"Don't Need A Reward": Sikh Driver In Australia Returns Rs 4.5 Lakh He Found In His Taxi
The influence of money often reveals unexpected greed in individuals. Sometimes, there are situations where people find themselves with unexpected money, free from any obligation to justify its possession. Such moments expose one's true moral character. A recent incident in Australia brought this scenario to light.
An epic story of honesty?
Charanjit Singh Atwal, a Sikh taxi driver with over 30 years of experience in Melbourne, Australia, has gained attention for his honesty. He returned approximately 8,000 Australian dollars (around Rs 4.53 lakh) to a passenger who had left the cash in the backseat of his taxi.
In an Instagram post by the page @bramalea.rd, Atwal told a reporter that he keeps finding things left behind by passengers in his car. Recently, he discovered around $8,000 in the backseat and immediately took the cash to the police. He said the thought of keeping the cash never crossed his mind.
Without a second thought, he took the discovered cash to the local police station, ensuring it would be safely returned to its rightful owner.When asked if he expected or received a reward for his virtuous act, Atwal humbly responded, ¡°No, I don¡¯t need a reward.¡±
Netizens applauded him
His?story of honesty quickly spread on social media, garnering an overwhelmingly positive response from the public. Comments poured in, expressing admiration and gratitude for his exemplary behavior.
¡°Did he ever think what if that was God giving HIM a blessing because he works so hard and he just gave back God¡®s blessing,¡± a user commented. ¡°He is blessed, and his honesty and good deed will be returned to him tenfold,¡± said another.
¡°It¡¯s positive stories like this that will encourage others to do good as well,¡± another person wrote.?¡°What a good man,¡± said another user.
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