If we were to pen down every detail it would take a whole day, or perhaps more, to read the article completely. So we have highlighted the major events below. Some are sweet and worth keeping. Some, as the section heading honestly admits, are sorrowful — and worth keeping as well, in their own way.
Of Enjoyable Moments
Being a funny guy, his life is full of unforgettable moments. The laughter at the back of the class. The running between the class halls. The fights on the playground. Wherever he went, he made friends easily — and those friend groups did a number of crazy things together, most of which would not survive being written down.
Of Sorrowful Moments
Where there is laughter, there is also sorrow — and for Ramjan, the fit is perfect. What follows are the seven cases on the official record.
The Punishment
A school punishment incident that quietly escalated into expulsion. The first time his name landed on a register for the wrong reason.
The Gang Accusation
Accused of belonging to a gang, with allegations involving extortion and gambling. The label, as such labels do, stuck rather longer than the truth did.
The Paper Leak
An attempt was made to steal an exam paper. The plan did not work; the punishment did. It was severe, and remembered for a long time after.
The Mobile Case
A smartphone was confiscated. The public phone, afterwards, met an unfortunate end. Ramjan and electronics: an ongoing, complicated relationship.
Valentine's Day
Chocolates were distributed in good faith. They were misunderstood as a romantic pursuit. A small gesture turned into a campus rumour.
The Nightout
A police encounter, during a visit near the girls' hostel. Result: a one-month suspension. The story spread faster than the truth did.
After the Suspension
A haircut incident, which somehow turned into a second suspension. By now, the principal's office had a chair reserved for him.