Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today felicitated a six-year-old girl for exhibiting rare bravery by saving her sister from a crocodile attack in Kendrapara district.
Mamata, a girl from Bankual village close to Bhitarkanika National Park of Rajnagar block in Kendrapara district on April 4, had displayed exceptional courage and alertness to rescue her sister Asanti from a crocodile attack. Her bravery had made the tiny girl famous overnight.
Patnaik invited both the sisters to the State Secretariat, felicitated them and also took selfie with the girls.
The chief minister also enquired about the incident and heaped praise on Mamata. Both the sisters are now studying in class two.
The chief minister advised them to carry on their studies and never stop going to school midway. Patnaik also directed the District Collector of Kendrapara to facilitate the studies of the sisters.
Patnaik also gifted two bicycles to both the sisters.
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