“A final farewell, even for the forgotten.”
In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, Mohammed Sharif fondly known as Sharif Chacha quietly performs a noble, heartbreaking duty every single day: he performs the last rites for unclaimed and unidentified bodies.
️ Why He Did It:
Years ago, Sharif saw a tragic scene: his son killed, the body left unattended, and already in a state of disregard on the roadside. That moment ignited a purpose in his heart no one should die without dignity.
What He Does:
Visits police stations, hospitals, crematoriums wherever bodies lie unclaimed.
Waits for 72 hours. If no one claims them, he lovingly performs the final rites according to the person’s religion.
Has respectfully laid to rest over 25,000 souls who otherwise would have been forgotten
Recognition:
His tireless social service earned him the Padma Shri in 2020, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor Why His Story Matters So Deeply
In the face of tragedy and social stigma, he chose compassion over despair.
He reminds us of the value of dignity and respect, even after death.
Sharif Chacha shows true heroism doesn’t always roar sometimes, it whispers in solitude.
A Silent Movement of Humanity
With every final tribute, Sharif Chacha stands as a guardian of forgotten souls. He shows the world that compassion doesn’t ask for headlines it acts, even when no one is watching.
