Facing all odds and hardships, a rag-picker’s son cracked the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) and qualified for the state police service.
Nisad Khalek, son of Mehbubul Sheikh, is all set to join the training programme before joining as an officer of the deputy superintendent of police rank.
Neighbours of Bamangram, a nondescript village in Malda district, assembled in the courtyard of Mehbubul’s house to congratulate him on his son’s success. “Khalek has transformed our non-descript village into a landmark of the district. We all are proud of him,” said Ratan Samanta, one of the neighbours.
In last year’s WBCS examination, Khalek ranked five in the B Group category.
“Malda is a district prone to violence, both political and criminal. I witnessed several incidents of large-scale violence in our area. I used to get upset when I witnessed someone being murdered over violence. I began fostering a dream of becoming a police officer when I was a teenager to contribute to the reduction of violence. The dream has finally come true,” said Khalek.
Khalek’s mother Unjela Bibi recalled the hardships that the family endured.
“My husband with two giant jute bags would leave home before sunrise and return in the evening. He would rummage through roadside vats to collect items like plastic packets and bottles and give them to a dealer in the area. He was the only bread earner of my five-member family. Khalek worked hard to bring smiles to our faces,” she said.
Khalek’s family, however, did not overlook the opportunity to thank their neighbours for coming to congratulate them. “I gave them sweets. Now the nightmare will soon come to an end. Our neighbours are also waiting to see Khalek in a police officer’s uniform,” said Uneja.
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