Jhansi, April 21 -- Seldom is a man's integrity and honesty governed by economic standing or educational qualification. Proving the dictum true is Dharampal Ahirwar, 35, a simple e-rickshaw driver in Jhansi, who returned a bag containing jewellery worth Rs.13 lakh to a passenger who had accidentally left it behind.

The act of honesty was acknowledged on Tuesday in the presence of SSP Jhansi BBGTS Murthy, who felicitated the driver with a certificate and a cash reward.

A woman, Aarti, was returning home to Sipri Bazar from her paternal house on Monday. In a hurry, she forgot her bag inside the vehicle. The bag contained jewellery valued at around Rs13 lakh.

Ahirwar noticed the unattended bag after some time and suspected it contained va...