Mostafa Afzali-Nejad, one of the senior management staff of Line 3 of the Tehran Metro, on Tuesday, October 19, 2026, while performing his duties at the Mirzaei Shirazi station, noticed a folder left on the platform and informed the station's security forces. This action narrates a story of integrity and responsibility in a public transportation system.
Finding the Lost Folder
After finding the folder, Afzali-Nejad handed it over to Mr. Karami, one of the security personnel at the station. This folder contained important documents and belongings of a foreign tourist who had traveled to Iran. About 45 minutes after the folder was found, the worried passenger returned to the station and inquired about his belongings.
Verifying Ownership and Returning the Belongings
After necessary investigations and verifying ownership in the presence of the security personnel, it was determined that the folder contained one thousand US dollars, 60 traveler's checks of 200,000 tomans, 16 traveler's checks of one million tomans, and two traveler's checks of 500,000 tomans. The total value of these belongings was estimated at around 3 billion rials. This return not only alleviated the passenger's worries but also demonstrated the metro staff's commitment to safeguarding passengers' properties.
The management and the large family of the Tehran Metro Operating Company expressed their appreciation for Mostafa Afzali-Nejad's responsible action and the cooperation of the security forces, emphasizing the importance of ethical principles and the protection of passengers' rights. This incident shows that the cooperation and integrity of the staff can create peace and trust among passengers.
Positive Consequences of This Action
The return of the passenger's belongings not only represented a positive individual action but can also serve as a model for other staff in various public transportation sectors. Such behaviors help enhance the credibility and reputation of the public transportation system and strengthen public trust in the services provided.
This story, in addition to emphasizing responsibility, reflects the culture of integrity in society. Anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation can be inspired by this incident and adhere to the rights of others and human values.
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