Assam Boy Saves Puppy is a heartbreaking story that has emerged from the devastating floods in Assam. Thirteen-year-old Hridip Panika lost his life while rescuing his beloved puppy, Borun, from powerful floodwaters. His selfless act of courage and sacrifice has touched hearts across the country.
Hridip Panika was a student of Class 7 studying in the nearby Model School in Bamun Pukhuri village of Nazira Sub-District of Assam. He was the only son of his parents – Deepak Panika and Parbati Panika.
Local sources say that Hridip was a compassionate and affectionate person who loved all animals. Borun, his three-month-old puppy, was not just an animal but his loyal companion.
Heavy monsoon rainfall sent floodwaters rushing through the village, and the strong currents swept Borun away.
Witnessing his dog’s plight, Hridip had no qualms. Without even a thought of endangering his own life, he leapt into the waters to rescue his precious doggy.
The boy’s act proved successful as Borun lived to see another day. But the force of the currents was just too strong for him, and Hridip was soon carried away by the floods.
The villagers and the rescue team began the search immediately. It took several hours for the rescue workers to retrieve the dead body of Hridip.
The parents of Hridip, who were already suffering from the impact of the flood, lost their only son. The incident is a source of grief for the local community and the people of India at large.
Assam is flooded annually during the monsoon period. The flood water that moves poses extremely serious threats, and the individual could be an easy prey for the same.
It has been time and again stressed by the concerned authority that no one should go into the flood water while trying to save someone else.
Hridip Panika’s courage and selfless sacrifice touched countless hearts. Moreover, his story will always remind us of the powerful bond between humans and their pets.
With the floods in Assam slowly receding into oblivion, the memory of Hridip’s remarkable act will forever remain etched in our minds.