Kendrapada: In a remarkable example of commitment and dedication, Inspector-In-Charge (IIC) Kalandi Behera rejoined duty soon after performing his mother’s last rites.
Kalandi’s 85-year-old mother, who lived with him at Marshaghai in Kendrapara district, breathed her last after suffering a heart attack on May 21.
Kalandi took the mortal remains of his mother’s body to their native Binjharpur in Jajpur district and, after performing her last rites at Binjharpur, returned to Marshaghai the same day and resumed work.
Kalandi knew that his presence was required at the evacuation work in low-lying areas of Kendrapada district ahead of Cyclone Yaas.
Post May 26, Kalandi got involved in rescue, restoration and road clearance work with his team.
Kendrapada police saluted Kalandi on its official Twitter handle.
His humanitarian gesture came in for a lot of praise from the Odisha police department also, as well as and other sections of society.
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