In a heartwarming display of honesty, an auto-rickshaw driver in Lawngtlai, Mizoram, returned a staggering ₹17 lakh in cash to a Myanmar businessman who had accidentally left the money behind in his vehicle. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday night, has gone viral on social media and is being hailed as a shining example of integrity and civic virtue.
🚖 The Honest Driver: Lalhmingmuana
The driver, identified as Lalhmingmuana, had picked up the businessman around 9 PM for a ride. Unbeknownst to the passenger, he left behind a polythene bag filled with cash in the auto. Upon discovering the bag, Lalhmingmuana immediately returned to the hotel where he had dropped the man and handed over the money—expecting nothing in return.
“Though he was fully aware of what was inside the bundle, he honestly handed it over. We are extremely proud of him,” said C Zathianga, president of the Lawngtlai Auto Rickshaw Owners’ Association.
🏨 Panic at the Hotel
Meanwhile, the businessman and hotel staff were frantically searching the room for the missing cash. Relief and gratitude swept through the hotel when Lalhmingmuana arrived with the money, restoring not just the funds—but faith in humanity.
🌟 A Beacon of Integrity
The story has sparked widespread praise across India, with netizens calling for official recognition of the driver’s honesty. Local authorities and civic groups have also lauded his actions, urging others to follow his example.
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