The girl, Salma, earns praise from the police and the public for her honesty and sense of responsibility
BIJAPUR — A young hijab-wearing school student has set an example of honesty after returning a bag containing a large sum of money she found on the road in Karnataka’s Bijapur district.
The student, identified as Salma, was returning home from school when she noticed a bag lying unattended on her way.
According to reports, the bag contained around three lakh rupees. Instead of keeping it, Salma immediately took the bag to the nearest police station.
She requested officers to ensure that the money was returned to its rightful owner.
Salma said, “It is our duty to return someone’s money safely to its owner.”
Police officials checked the bag in the presence of Salma and confirmed that it contained three lakh rupees.
Officers appreciated her action and described it as an example of honesty and responsibility.
A police official said, “Her act is commendable. She showed great integrity at a young age.”
A video of Salma speaking at the police station has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread praise from users.
Many people have called her action an inspiring example of honesty and civic sense.
Locals and social media users praised Salma for not giving in to temptation despite finding a large amount of cash.
Many described her action as a reflection of strong moral values and good upbringing.
Police have initiated steps to identify the rightful owner of the money. Officials said efforts are underway to return the amount after verification.
The incident has been widely discussed in Bijapur as an example of integrity and responsible behaviour, especially among students.
Officials and residents said such actions help strengthen trust in society.
