RMP thanks Jharna for rescuing cop

Top officials of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) yesterday visited Jharna Begum to thank her for rescue of a wounded police officer who was brutally attacked by activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir on Monday in Shalbagan in the city.
“We have decided to award her for her bravery in a formal reception as soon as possible,” said RMP Commissioner SM Moniruzzaman, adding that police officials are also trying to arrange a job for the unemployed woman.
He said the RMP would give her Tk 35,000 as a token of respect.
The Daily Star yesterday published a report on Jharna who went to rescue of Jahangir Alam, in-charge of Upashahar police camp. The policeman, after being severely beaten up, was lying on the road bleeding copiously.
RMP Deputy Commissioner (headquarters) Shah Golam Mahmud went to Jharna's home, a rented room in Shalbagan, with a platoon of police to salute her.
AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, Rajshahi city mayor, also gave Jharna a bouquet at his office.
Beautician Jharna is a mother of two but her husband left her two years ago. Overwhelmed by the gestures, Jharna said she only did it for the sake of humanity. “I did not expect so much, all I need is a good job to survive,” she said.