Chennai Sanitation Worker Finds 36 Tolas Gold, Returns It; Honored by CM Stalin

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News18•14-01-2026, 16:29
Chennai Sanitation Worker Finds 36 Tolas Gold, Returns It; Honored by CM Stalin
- •Padma, a 45-year-old sanitation worker in Chennai, found a bag containing 36 tolas of gold (worth 4.5 million rupees) in a garbage cart during her duty.
- •Instead of keeping the valuable find, Padma immediately informed her senior officials, who then contacted the police.
- •Police investigation led to the identification of the owner, Ramesh, who had accidentally left the gold bag on a cart while talking to friends.
- •After verification, the gold was returned to Ramesh, and Padma was publicly honored by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin with a cash prize of 1 lakh rupees.
- •Padma's husband, Subramani, also previously returned 1.5 lakh rupees to a passenger, highlighting the family's strong values and honesty.
Why It Matters: A Chennai sanitation worker's honesty in returning 36 tolas of gold earned her public recognition and praise.
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