While most of Lawngtlai had settled in for the night on June 19, auto driver Henry Lalhmingmuana was still at work, unaware he was about to make a decision that would earn him widespread respect. At around 9 p.m. on June 19, Henry Lalhmingmuana, son of Laltawmliana from Lawngtlai-III, was offering rides in the quiet hours when most had already retired for the day. One of his last passengers that night, a businessman from Myanmar staying at Hotel Husop, had unknowingly left a bag filled with cash in Henry’s auto.
The passenger, unaware of the driver’s name or auto registration number, was reportedly at a loss when he discovered the money was missing. But fate had already taken a different turn.
Upon finding the bag, Henry didn’t hesitate. He immediately drove back to the hotel and returned the money, untouched. No one had asked him to. No one even knew where to look.
Speaking to The Lawngtlai Post, Lawngtlai Auto Rickshaw Owners’ Association President C. Zathianga narrated the details of the incident, stating that the passenger had taken the auto from Hotel Husop near the Assam Rifles Camp to Lawngtlai-III and, despite not knowing the driver or the vehicle’s registration, the money was safely returned when the driver went back to the hotel.
Lalhmingmuana’s act of integrity has quickly spread through the community, garnering widespread praise for his honesty and selflessness. His actions serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of ethical conduct and have set a shining example for others in the region.