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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
He couldn't save his sister, so he chose to help needy
1 2 Chappra: Mantu Kumar Yadav (29) from Harpur Jaan village under Mashrakh police station area in Saran district has devoted his life to selfless service. Guided by the belief that selfishness is immoral and unselfishness is moral, Mantu has made compassion his life's mission. The eldest among four siblings, Mantu remains a bachelor and dedicates his time to educating underprivileged children through an institution he runs in Chhapra called Diksha School. A recipient of the Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme (NSS) award, Mantu was felicitated by the then President, Pranab Mukherjee, on Nov 19, 2015, for his exemplary work as an NSS cadet of Jai Prakash University. Driven by a deep urge to serve society, Mantu formed a group of like-minded youths called 'Face of Future India' (FFI), a name he chose to reflect his vision of the nation's future — ethical, compassionate, and youth-led. His commitment to this ideal intensified after a personal tragedy when he was unable to arrange blood for his sister during a medical emergency. Since then, Mantu has donated blood 34 times and inspired many others to become regular donors. He credits the then SP Har Kishore Ray, for supporting his early initiatives. Mantu has also been the driving force behind organising national-level youth festivals in Chhapra every year since 2019, continuing through to 2025. These festivals are more than cultural events; they are platforms for unity, leadership, and exchange of ideas among young minds from across the country. One such notable edition was held in 2022, where Supreme Court advocate Seema Samridhi, who had fought the Nirbhaya case, participated. Mantu's work, however, extends far beyond festivals and blood donation. On July 9, during a visit to sadar hospital in Chhapra, he noticed a woman lying in the vehicle parking area, her legs having blood stains. Initially thinking she might be dead or mentally ill, he was surprised when the woman, Lalsa aged over 30, narrated her story. A resident of Brahampur overbridge area, she had eloped with a man from her neighbourhood years ago. After his sudden death, neither her in-laws nor her own family accepted her back. Homeless and abandoned, she found herself with no help or support. Mantu called the women's helpline but received no response. Undeterred, he contacted Saran SSP Kumar Ashish, Sadar SDO Nitesh, and a few journalists. These efforts bore fruit, and she was admitted to the "one stop centre" under the Women and Child Development Corporation. Blood was needed urgently, and both Mantu and FFI member Arpita donated blood to save her. In another act of kindness, Mantu helped a woman named Amina who had been released from Chhapra jail a few years ago but was left alone with no one to receive her. Mantu and his FFI team spoke to her, learned about her family, and arranged to bring her brother to Chhapra. They even provided train tickets for both her brother's arrival and their return journey, ensuring she could reunite with her family. Such stories of selfless intervention are not exceptions but rather the essence of Mantu's daily life. He does not seek praise or rewards; he simply believes in doing what he would want someone to do for his own family if they were in need.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Can't repay debt neither to martyr nor his family: Governor pays tribute to Mohd Imtiaz
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chhapra: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday paid tribute to BSF sub-inspector Mohd Imtiaz, killed in line of duty during heavy firing by Pakistan at the international border in RS Pura sector of Jammu and Kashmir on May 10, and consoled his family members at his native Narayanpur village under Garkha block in Saran district. This comes a day after CM Nitish Kumar and leader of opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, visited the Narayanpur village on governor said there could be no greater person than the one who became a martyr for his country. "We cannot repay the debt neither to the martyr nor to his bereaved family," said the governor, adding that a memorial should be built to honour Imtiaz. The CM has already declared that a new health sub-centre and memorial will be set up in the village to honour the fallen soldier, besides naming a 2km stretch of road from Chintamanganj Bridge to Rahampur Bazar after Imtiaz. A gate at the entrance of Jalal-Basant panchayat, under which Narayanpur village falls, will also be constructed and named Shaheed Imtiaz Dwar. The family members have also demanded that a college be established in the village in the honour of the martyr. The governor said he would see to it that the demands of the bereaved family are fulfilled. Local MLC Sachchidanand Ray; vice-chancellor of Jai Prakash University, Parmendra Kumar Bajpai; and Saran DIG, district magistrate, senior superintendent of police and DDC among others accompanied the governor to the village. Despite a pall of gloom engulfing the village, the air was filled with pride that a brave son of the soil made the supreme sacrifice for the country during Operation Sindoor.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Can't repay debt neither to martyr nor his family: Governor pays tribute to Mohd Imtiyaz
1 2 3 Chhapra: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday paid tribute to BSF sub-inspector Mohd Imtiyaz, killed in line of duty during heavy Pakistani firing at the international border in RS Pura sector of Jammu and Kashmir on May 10, and consoled his family members at his native Narayanpur village under Garkha block in Saran district. This comes a day after CM Nitish Kumar and leader of opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, visited the Narayanpur village on governor said there could be no greater person than the one who became a martyr for his country. "We cannot repay the debt neither to the martyr nor to his bereaved family," said the governor, adding that a memorial should be built to honour Imtiyaz. The CM has already declared that a new health sub-centre and memorial will be set up in the village to honour the fallen soldier, besides naming a 2km stretch of road from Chintamanganj Bridge to Rahampur Bazar after Imtiaz. A gate at the entrance of Jalal-Basant panchayat, under which Narayanpur village falls, will also be constructed and named Shaheed Imtiaz Dwar. The family members have also demanded that a college be established in the village in the honour of the martyr. The governor said he would see to it that the demands of the bereaved family are fulfilled. Local MLC Sachchidanand Ray, vice-chancellor of Jai Prakash University, Parmendra Kumar Bajpai; Saran DIG, district magistrate, senior superintendent of police, DDC and other officials accompanied the governor to the village. Despite a pall of gloom engulfing the village, the air was filled with pride that a brave son of the soil made the supreme sacrifice for the country during Operation Sindoor.
