3 Just as one gets a trophy after winning in sports, said Karimul Haque. Among the four Padma awardees from West Bengal this year, there are two good Samaritans both of whom say they never expected they would ever land themselves such a honour! Away from Kolkata, in the tea gardens of Jalpaiguri 53-year-old Karimul Haque did not quite understand the magnitude of the situation. With the new found recognition, Karimul hopes to inspire others to do their bit for his community. Also read: Lowdown on the list: 10 things you should know about Padma Awards 2017Watch: Republic Day 2017: List of Padma Honour Awardees this year

Source: India Today January 26, 2017 14:24 UTC