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Indore sanitation workers retrieve woman’s gold mangalsutra from trash and return it
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 03:31 PM
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Municipal cleaners in Indore’s New Ram Nagar area recovered a gold mangalsutra that a woman had accidentally thrown away with waste and handed it back to her, underscoring their honesty.
Indore’s New Ram Nagar locality witnessed an unusual incident when a woman’s gold mangalsutra was mistakenly mixed with household waste. Municipal sanitation workers, while clearing the trash, noticed the missing jewellery and initiated a careful search of the waste pile.
The team located the delicate necklace amid the rubbish, handled it with care, and promptly identified the owner through the address tag attached to the piece. The woman was informed of the find and the mangalsutra was returned to her in its original condition.
Local authorities praised the cleaners for their vigilance and honesty, stating that such actions reinforce public confidence in municipal services. The incident highlights the importance of responsible waste management and the role of sanitation staff in safeguarding citizens’ belongings.
The Indore Municipal Corporation reiterated its commitment to training staff on ethical conduct and encouraged residents to report any lost items found during cleaning operations.
The team located the delicate necklace amid the rubbish, handled it with care, and promptly identified the owner through the address tag attached to the piece. The woman was informed of the find and the mangalsutra was returned to her in its original condition.
Local authorities praised the cleaners for their vigilance and honesty, stating that such actions reinforce public confidence in municipal services. The incident highlights the importance of responsible waste management and the role of sanitation staff in safeguarding citizens’ belongings.
The Indore Municipal Corporation reiterated its commitment to training staff on ethical conduct and encouraged residents to report any lost items found during cleaning operations.