Maharashtra floods: Kid salutes jawan, tells him ‘Aap bahut accha kaam karte ho’
In past few days, we have seen videos of people expressing their gratitude circulating online.
Torrential rains caused flood in many states of the country, including Maharashtra. In this grim situation, it’s the relentless efforts of different rescue teams that helped in saving many lives.

In past few days, we have seen people expressing their gratitude and several such videos are circulating online - be it a woman touching feet of her rescuer or people tying rakhi on the wrists of the NDRF personnel. A similar video, involving a child and army personnel, is the latest inclusion in that list.
Tweeted by ANI on August 11, the video shows a little kid shaking hands with army personnel and telling him “Aap bahut achha kaam karte ho (you do a good work).” In turn, the jawan thanks the kid, and the child salutes him before going away.
Till now, the post has gathered over 2,05,200 views – and counting. Additionally, it has also amassed more than 30,000 ‘likes’ and about 7,000 retweets.
The video, captured in flood-hit Gaonbagh, tugged at the heartstrings of many. Here’s how people reacted.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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