Story from Bihar
Authored By:
Mukesh Dahal
MHPL - Recovery
On January 1, 2025, MAW Hire Purchase welcomed a new pick-up jeep into its fleet. To mark the occasion, our team gathered at Bhadrakali Temple at 7:00 AM for a simple worship ceremony, seeking blessings for the new vehicle. Among us was Mr. Ram Chandra Tiwari, a newly joined driver on his very first field assignment, and Mr. Alok Kumar Jha from Janakpur Branch, joining the recovery team for this mission.
With spirits high, we set out for Siraha District to recover a JCB machine that had been moved across the border. Little did we know that this mission would test our patience, courage, and determination.
By the next morning, January 2, the weather in Lahan, Siraha was foggy and cold. After a quick breakfast and coffee, we crossed the Nepal-India border to reach a brick factory in Bihar, about 15 km away, where the machine was located. Upon arrival, we confirmed the machine belonged to us, but our relief was short-lived. A group of locals, riding Royal Enfield motorcycles and sporting intimidating moustaches, confronted us aggressively. The situation grew tense, and we knew we needed help but when we reached Lalmaniya Thana, Bihar Police, they refused to intervene.
At that moment, Mr. Tiwari was left alone at the site, guarding the machine. We returned to Nepal, feeling a mix of frustration and helplessness. Even Nepal Police advised that court approval was necessary: Something that would take too long if we wanted to recover the machine in time.
We refused to give up. With the help of Ward Chairman Mr. Yadav, who had connections in Bihar, we opened communication with the local parties. Negotiations were long and delicate. During this time, the customer arrived at the border and revealed a heartbreaking truth: he had been forced to sell the machine to meet dowry demands for his two young daughters. Even in the 21st century, such social pressures can drive people to desperate measures, adding urgency and empathy to our mission.
After persistent discussion, the Indian parties agreed to hand over the machine—but getting it back would not be simple. With Indian police nearby, we planned a careful route to bring the machine across the border under cover of night. At midnight, we executed the plan. Every minute was tense, but our teamwork and trust in each other paid off. Finally, the machine was safely back in Nepal- a moment of pure relief and victory.
The recovery concluded successfully. The machine was auctioned at a better price, the outstanding loan was settled, and 1 million cash was refunded to the customer. This mission taught us that recovery is more than routine work, it is about courage, determination, and believing in your team. Even in moments of fear and uncertainty, hope and persistence can turn the impossible into reality.
“Hope is a good thing, and good things never die.”
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