Mohammed Sharif

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Mohammed Sharif
Born
Ayodhya, India
Other namesSharif Chacha
Occupation(s)Bicycle mechanic, social worker
Awards

Mohammed Sharif, popularly known as Sharif Chacha, is an Indian bicycle mechanic and social worker from Uttar Pradesh. He is known for performing last rites for over 25000 unidentified and unclaimed dead bodies.[1][2][3] He was conferred with India's fourth-highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2020 for his contribution in social work.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ Arshad Afzaal Khan (8 November 2021). "'Last rites samaritan' Shareef Chacha from Ayodhya gets Padma Shri | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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  3. ^ "Ayodhya: Meet Padam Shri awardee Mohammad Sharif, who performed last rites of 25,000 unclaimed bodies". Times Now. 26 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  4. ^ "From Arun Jaitley to Karan Johar: Here's full list of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri awardees 2020". Deccan Herald. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Meet Padma Shri Mohammad Sharif, who performed last rites for 25000 unclaimed dead bodies". DNA India. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  6. ^ Service, Tribune News. "Padma Shri to UP man Mohammad Sharif who cremated over 25,000 bodies". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 12 November 2021.