Purnia girl gets bravery award

A 15-year old girl from Purnia district was given the Gallantry Award on Monday for saving five children from being drowned during the 2007
Bihar floods.

Bihar Governor R L Bhatia handed over the award on behalf of the President to Farzana in a ceremony here. She was also presented a cheque of Rs 45,000 from the state government.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was also present on the occasion, said that others should take lessons from her. He announced that the state government would bear the cost of Farzana's education.

Earlier, she has also been awarded by the Hong Kong based Supreme Trust for her bravery.