Assam Boy Dies Rescuing Pet Puppy From Floodwaters, Parents' Grief Leaves Internet In Tears
Assam Boy Dies Rescuing Pet Puppy From Floodwaters, Parents' Grief Leaves Internet In Tears Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 18:01 IST Hridip, who
Assam Boy Dies Rescuing Pet Puppy From Floodwaters, Parents' Grief Leaves Internet In Tears Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 18:01 IST Hridip, who lost his life in the floods, was the only child of his parents. A video of the grieving parents has surfaced on social media. (Image: X) The flood situation in Assam remains grim, with around 4.45 lakh people still reeling under the deluge. The disaster has claimed 68 lives so far, leaving behind countless tales of heartbreak and loss. Among the victims was 13-year-old Hridip Panika, who lost his life while trying to rescue his pet puppy from the floodwaters. A Class 7 student at a local Model School in Bamun Pukhuri village under the Nazira sub-division, Hridip was the only child of Deepak and Parbati Panika.
As floodwaters engulfed the village, the teen noticed his three-month-old pet puppy, Borun, struggling in the fast-moving current. Without hesitation, he plunged into the swollen waters in an attempt to save the animal. While Borun survived, Hridip was swept away by the powerful current and could not be rescued. A search operation was launched immediately, and his body was later recovered, leaving his parents devastated. The Panika family had already lost their home and belongings to the floods. The death of their only child deepened their suffering immeasurably. Videos from the family’s home have circulated widely on social media, capturing the grief of Deepak and Parbati Panika as they mourned their son. The puppy, whom Hridip had sacrificed his life to save, can also be seen sitting quietly nearby.
His final act of selflessness has come to symbolise the immense human tragedy and courage witnessed during Assam’s devastating floods. The visuals triggered an outpouring of condolences online, with one user writing, “Angels are real, he was one," while another asked, “Why why are people having to suffer so much." Content creator Homoy Gogoi later visited the bereaved family and handed over Rs 50,000 as immediate financial assistance from a Rs 1 lakh community relief fund. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Manisha Roy Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry.
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