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Hafeez Contractor wanted to join the police force. Why didn’t he?

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Hefeez Contractor did not join the police force because his mother told him not to. His mother told him to do his graduation.

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Chapter 4: The Treasure Within - Comprehension Check [Page 32]

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Chapter 4 The Treasure Within
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