Abdul Malik, a mathematics teacher from Padinjattumuri, a village in Kerala's Malappuram district, has been swimming across the Kadalundi River every day for over two decades to reach the Muslim Lower Primary School where he teaches.
He chose this route to avoid a 12-kilometre road journey that would take over three hours and involve multiple bus transfers. Instead, he swims for about 15–30 minutes, carrying his clothes, books, and lunch in a plastic bag tied to a rubber tube for buoyancy.
Despite challenges like monsoons, strong currents, and pollution, Malik has never missed a day of teaching. His unwavering commitment has earned him the affectionate nickname “Tube Master” among his students. Beyond teaching, Malik is also dedicated to environmental conservation, organizing river clean-up drives and educating his students about the importance of preserving nature.
He chose this route to avoid a 12-kilometre road journey that would take over three hours and involve multiple bus transfers. Instead, he swims for about 15–30 minutes, carrying his clothes, books, and lunch in a plastic bag tied to a rubber tube for buoyancy.
Despite challenges like monsoons, strong currents, and pollution, Malik has never missed a day of teaching. His unwavering commitment has earned him the affectionate nickname “Tube Master” among his students. Beyond teaching, Malik is also dedicated to environmental conservation, organizing river clean-up drives and educating his students about the importance of preserving nature.
Abdul Malik, a mathematics teacher from Padinjattumuri, a village in Kerala's Malappuram district, has been swimming across the Kadalundi River every day for over two decades to reach the Muslim Lower Primary School where he teaches.
He chose this route to avoid a 12-kilometre road journey that would take over three hours and involve multiple bus transfers. Instead, he swims for about 15–30 minutes, carrying his clothes, books, and lunch in a plastic bag tied to a rubber tube for buoyancy.
Despite challenges like monsoons, strong currents, and pollution, Malik has never missed a day of teaching. His unwavering commitment has earned him the affectionate nickname “Tube Master” among his students. Beyond teaching, Malik is also dedicated to environmental conservation, organizing river clean-up drives and educating his students about the importance of preserving nature.
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