Assam Brothers Ride Horses to School, Viral Story of Rural Education
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Assam Brothers Ride Horses to School Daily, Go Viral Amidst Poverty & Poor Roads
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News18•11-03-2026, 15:36
Assam Brothers Ride Horses to School Daily, Go Viral Amidst Poverty & Poor Roads
•Rahim Hussain Barbhuiya (8th grade) and Ruhul Hussain Barbhuiya (7th grade) from Cachar district, Assam, ride horses "Rocky" and "Sultan" 2 km to school daily.
•The brothers come from a very poor family in remote Dudhpatil Larchingpar, lacking even a bicycle due to undeveloped transportation.
•They learned horse riding from their father, who raises horses, and enjoy their unique commute, comparing themselves to ancient kings.
•Despite financial hardship, teacher Biman Malakar confirms they are intelligent students at Chandramani Indramani M.E. School.
•The school's teacher appealed for a bridge and improved infrastructure in the remote area to aid education and transportation.