- Class VII student drowned saving pet dog in Assam floods.
- Rideep rescued pet dog; floodwaters tragically swept him away.
- Chief Minister visited family, offering condolences for tragic loss.
- His selfless courage deeply moved the state of Assam.
Assam floods rescue: The tragic death of a Class VII student who sacrificed his life while rescuing his pet dog during the recent floods in Assam’s Nazira has left the state mourning. On Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the bereaved family of Rideep Panika to offer his condolences and pay tribute to the young boy’s extraordinary act of courage.
Rideep, a resident of Bamun Pukhuri in Nazira, drowned after jumping into floodwaters to rescue his pet dog, Barun, which had become trapped in the strong current. Although the boy successfully saved the animal, he was swept away by the powerful waters and could not be rescued.
Chief Minister Visits Bereaved Family
During his visit, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Rideep’s grieving parents and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies over the devastating loss.
The Chief Minister spent time with the family, offering words of comfort as they mourned the untimely death of their son. His visit underscored the emotional impact the incident has had across Assam, where many have been moved by Rideep’s selfless act.
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Boy Saved Pet Dog Before Being Swept Away
According to the incident details, Rideep Panika noticed his pet dog, Barun, struggling in the swirling floodwaters that had inundated parts of Nazira during the recent floods.
Without hesitation, the young student entered the dangerous current to rescue the animal. He managed to bring Barun to safety, but the force of the floodwaters proved overwhelming, and Rideep was swept away. While the dog survived, the rescue attempt ended in tragedy.
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A Symbol Of Courage Amid Flood Devastation
Rideep’s story has resonated with people across the state, emerging as one of the most poignant accounts from the devastating floods that affected Upper Assam.
