Indian student reportedly cleans up rubbish-filled river in Madhya Pradesh

A 21-year-old student in India’s Madhya Pradesh has reportedly cleaned up a river filled with rubbish, according to Al Jazeera.

The student was described as working alone during the effort. The supplied report does not identify him or name the river.

Al Jazeera reported that people laughed at or mocked the student as he carried out the clean-up.

The type and amount of rubbish removed have not been specified, and the available material does not establish whether the clean-up is complete.

The report also provides no details about the duration of the work or the river’s exact location.