Humanity is not dead yet — and a recent incident in Okhla proves just that. This story will leave you impressed by the honesty of an auto driver from the area. BY SYED WASI IMAM
Despite his good deed, the driver chose to remain anonymous. Still, his actions are sure to touch hearts across social media as people read his story.
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He said he doesn’t want his name or photo published, as he isn’t seeking fame — he’s simply content with his actions and doing what every person should have done.
It all began a few days ago when a resident of Jamia Nagar in Okhla, on his way to the railway station in Delhi to celebrate Eid with his family, took a ride in the driver’s auto-rickshaw.
Upon reaching the station from Okhla, the passenger paid via UPI and rushed off to catch his train. In his haste, however, he accidentally left behind his pocket purse in the auto, which the driver only noticed while reversing to pick up another passenger. The driver said the passenger seemed to be in a hurry to catch his train and buy a ticket early enough to get a window seat, which is usual during festival time and even in normal days with some people.
The purse contained important documents such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, debit and credit cards, and Rs 10,000 in cash — money intended for Eid celebrations and gifts for loved ones back home.
The auto driver, a resident of Jamia Nagar in Okhla, immediately parked his vehicle and went to the platform. He bought a platform ticket and, with the help of a security guard, figured out which counter the passenger had used to buy his train ticket. He then rushed to the platform where the train was stationed and began scanning the windows to find the man.
Luckily, after a few minutes of searching — his heart racing at the thought that the train might start moving — the driver spotted the passenger through a window. He called out, and the man, looking confused, stepped at the train bogey’s gat. The driver said the passenger couldn’t initially understand why he had come back, especially after already receiving the payment.
When the driver told him he had left his purse on the auto seat, the man immediately began checking his trouser pockets. Unable to find it, he looked visibly upset. That’s when the driver, to his surprise, handed over the purse — completely intact, with all his belongings still inside.
The passenger was briefly in shock but quickly sighed in relief, overjoyed to have his money and documents back. After thanking the driver, he offered him Rs 200 as a token of appreciation, which the driver politely declined.
As the driver was about to leave the platform, the passenger asked for his phone number, assuring him that he would get in touch after returning from his hometown.
This heartwarming story reminds us that honesty and integrity still thrive — even in a bustling city like Delhi. This is not one-off incident in the national Capital as there are many honest people whose actions prove that humanity is not dead yet.
(Syed Wasi Imam is a senior journalist based in New Delhi, with extensive experience across print, television, and digital media)
