Tea seller at railway station wins hearts for his honesty, returns money when train is in motion

Whenever at railway stations in urban and rural areas, a common sight is people searching for a tea stall at some point during their journey. The tea stall is an integral part of the railway station. A recent viral video on social media showcases a tea seller operating on a railway platform.

What captured viewers’ attention was not just the tea being sold, but also the display of honesty by the seller. This glimpse into the tea seller’s life serves as a reminder that everyone faces challenges, and not everything is as easy as it seems.

According to the viral video, a tea seller who does not even have a shop is seen selling tea with just a container of tea in hand. The footage captures the tea seller at a railway station, and he gives a disposable cup of tea to his customer and the person gives him money and then the train starts moving. But the tea seller is honest, he takes out his container of tea and returns the remaining money to the customer while running away with the moving train.


The tea seller could have chosen not to return the remaining amount since the train had already begun moving. However, his remarkable honesty shines through as he swiftly returns the money to the customer amidst the train’s motion.

This moment is truly captivating, showcasing the integrity of the tea seller. Moreover, the scene poignantly illustrates the challenges and hardships inherent in people’s lives. Despite enduring considerable toil, individuals often struggle to secure even the necessities, like food for the day.

The viral video has been shared by Maqbool Irfan on Instagram. The video has gained 67 million views so far and has also received more than 3 million likes. After watching the video, Instagram users flooded the comments with sympathy. And while expressing his views, he also shared various types of reactions.

One user writes, ‘None could see their father in this condition..so pls don’t post such content for further good.’ Another user gets emotional and writes, ‘It brought tears to see how hard a father works to run his family.

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