Taslima Akhtar overcomes severe disability and poverty to score 80 per cent in Madhyamik; Tripura police inspector Ajit Debbarma visits her with an offer of full support
AGARTALA – Seventeen-year-old Taslima Akhtar can only see. She cannot speak and cannot hear. Born deaf and dumb, with her right hand also disabled, she understands the world through signs and expressions, and responds with quiet strength.
Despite these challenges, Taslima has shown remarkable academic ability. She scored 80 per cent in her Madhyamik examination, surprising many in her remote village.
Taslima belongs to Pramod Nagar village in the tribal-majority Jampui Jala Block of Tripura. Her father, Syed Ali, is a daily-wage labourer. The family lives in deep poverty and does not have a strong permanent house.
In such conditions, her academic success has become a source of hope for the entire family.
“She has always been good in studies,” her father said. “We are poor people, but she never gave up. She writes with her left hand and studies on her own.”
Because her right hand is disabled, Taslima writes using her left hand. Without any special tutor or extra coaching, she managed to secure 80 per cent in her board examination.
Now she is preparing to appear for the Higher Secondary examination under the Tripura Board, which begins on the 25th of this month.
Police Officer Visits to Encourage
When news of her struggle and achievement reached local authorities, Officer-in-Charge and Inspector Ajit Debbarma of Bishramganj police station visited her home.
Debbarma is known locally for his humanitarian work. After hearing about the bright but underprivileged Muslim girl, he decided to meet her personally.
He brought fruits, nutritious food items and educational materials for Taslima. He also provided some financial assistance to support her studies.
Speaking during the visit, Debbarma said, “Her intelligence and courage have deeply moved me. She has achieved 80 per cent despite so many hardships. I am confident she can score 95 per cent in Higher Secondary.”
He added, “We will support her at every stage, including college admission. I have given my personal phone number to her father. They can contact me whenever they need help.”
Social Media Praise
The gesture of a tribal police officer supporting a poor, disabled Muslim girl has been widely appreciated on social media.
Residents said the visit has sent a positive message. One villager said, “In times when society often talks about division, this kind of support gives hope.”
For Taslima, the path is still difficult. Yet her determination remains firm. Through her eyes and her effort, she continues to move forward, turning silence and darkness into strength through education.
Her father looked at her with pride and said softly, “She cannot speak, but her results speak for her.”
