What did the young boy do?
A 12-year-old boy named Mursalin Seikh helped stop a train accident in West Bengal. Mursalin saw a part of the train track was damaged because of rain. He quickly removed his red t-shirt and stood on the track, waving it to get the driver's attention. The train driver saw him waving the red shirt and applied the brakes to stop the train.
For his brave actions, the boy received a certificate and cash. The railway authorities and the area’s Member of Parliament (MP) also praised his bravery. The state government plans to reward him as well.
Is there any bravery award for kids?
The ICCW National Awards for Bravery is a special prize for brave kids in India. Kids from all over India can be nominated for this award. Nominations are submitted using a form.
Two competent authorities must recommend the application. A short essay explaining the brave act done by the child must be sent along with the form and other proofs. Also, on the date of the incident, the child should be between 6 and 18.
Kids who win this award are given a certificate and a cash prize. So, the brave kid from West Bengal can also be nominated for this National Award for Bravery.
What did we learn from this article?
Mursalin did something really brave. He didn't do it to win prizes or awards; he did it to help people and stop accidents. This shows that helping others is important because it's the right thing to do, not just to get rewards.
Mursalin understood the dangers of the situation and came up with a solution very quickly. This teaches us that staying calm and paying attention to what's happening is important to avoid problems. This story reminds us that one person can make a big difference in society.
Let us all hope to be as brave and sensitive as Mursalin!
