Crossing the border to Thailand, dreaming of changing his life and escaping crime, but in a foreign land, Nay Tri felt loneliness and realized that his homeland was the light and hope. Nay Tri's return home was welcomed with tolerance by the villagers.
Disillusioned in a foreign land
Sitting in the newly built traditional stilt house in Ia Rnho village, Mr. Nay Tri still could not believe that his current happiness was real. His wife, Mrs. Kpa H'Dun, sat quietly behind him, leaning on his shoulder. Both had tears in their eyes. They did not expect that after the miserable days, the family could reunite and live peacefully right on their homeland.
Mr. Nay Tri (third from right) was encouraged and supported by the police force and local authorities to stabilize his life after returning home. Photo: NT
Mr. Nay Tri recounts his time across the border as a dark journey. Because of his involvement in the deforestation case, he always lived in fear of being prosecuted. Following the instigation of bad guys, he left his wife, children, and village behind and hurriedly crossed the border.
But far from the sweet words about “easy work, high salary”, he had to live in hiding in a cramped rented house, without a job. Not only that, he was always in fear because he had no identity papers in a strange place, not speaking the same language. However, when the bad guys continued to entice him to speak ill of the Party and the State to quickly get a job, he firmly refused.
During those days of disorientation in a foreign land, he realized the value of his homeland and human love. “After leaving, I realized that there is no place like home. Although my homeland is still poor, there is a government to protect me, a village to shelter me, and relatives to welcome me back. The other side, which I thought was paradise, a promised land, turned out to be the most miserable place, not like what I thought,” Mr. Tri said quietly.
Police and local authorities encouraged and supported Mr. Nay Tri's family to stabilize their lives. Photo: NT
At the end of July 2024, thanks to the efforts of the Krong Pa District Police (old) and the Dat Bang Commune government, Mr. Nay Tri returned to his hometown. The court sentenced Nay Tri to 1 year and 6 months in prison (suspended), a probationary period of 3 years, and he must compensate for the damage caused.
For him, that sentence was not the end but the beginning - a milestone to correct mistakes, to start over. No longer having to run away, he chose to face all difficulties when starting over. And he chose to believe in labor, in the tolerance of the Party, the government and the village.
Resurrection in humanity and the light of justice
Lieutenant Colonel Ksor Tia, Chief of Dat Bang Commune Police, said: Immediately after Nay Tri returned, the Commune Police and local authorities promptly visited him, provided rice, encouraged him, and guided him in everything from work to livelihood. He also devoted himself to his business, so his family, from a near-poor household, gradually became more prosperous.
Moments of family reunion and happiness. Photo NT
With the support of the police force, the Dat Bang commune government has proactively intervened, helping Mr. Tri have more support to stabilize his life. Mr. Ro Krik, Chairman of the Dat Bang Commune People's Committee, said: "The local government and political system regularly go to his house to encourage and propagate, helping Mr. Tri better understand the policies, while being vigilant against the enticement and incitement of bad elements. Not only raising awareness, the commune also considered supporting his family with 3 breeding cows. With good care from the family, 1 year later, the cow gave birth to 2 more calves."
The couple also worked hard, gradually improving their income. They built a spacious house. "The Party Committee and government trust, share and continue to accompany Mr. Tri's family to have more motivation to develop and contribute back to the community" - Chairman of the People's Committee of Dat Bang commune affirmed.
Mr. Nay Tri's family was supported with breeding cows as a means of livelihood. Photo: NT
In Jrai culture, each individual is a part of the village. Therefore, the return of a person who made a mistake like Nay Tri is not shunned but is welcomed by the community with tolerance. Mrs. Rcam H'Cua (Ia Rnho village) said: "When we saw Nay Tri return, everyone was happy. Everyone hoped he would be there to drink rice wine, exchange labor, and work together to earn money to raise their children. We hope he or any other villager will not be so foolish as to cross the border again."
Mr. Tri's story is not only a lesson of enlightenment, but also a vivid proof of the Party and State's humane leniency policy. It is a return - not only geographically, but also a return to faith and village sentiment. "I am able to return to live peacefully today thanks to the government's care, encouragement, and opportunities to correct my mistakes. I focus on doing business so that my children can go to school properly and have a brighter future," Mr. Tri confided.
Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/hoi-huong-trong-tinh-nguoi-va-hy-vong-post328693.html
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