Video of Afghanistani kid is going viral for this heartening reason

The heartening video of little Ahmed has received more than 61,000 views and over 2,000 ‘likes’. Several people have poured in their reactions to the video in the comments section of the tweet.

Updated on: May 7, 2019, 14:28:47 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Internet is filled with numerous viral videos. However, there are only a few that strike a chord with netizens. Such a video has recently found its way into the online world. It shows a boy, named Ahmed, dancing with happiness. What makes the video so moving is the tweet accompanying the clip. Posted on the official Twitter handle of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on May 6, the tweet says: “A landmine took Ahmed’s leg. This is the moment he got back on his feet.”

The viral video shows a boy, named Ahmed, dancing with happiness. (Twitter/@ICRC)

The tweet also says: “Over 4,000 civilians were killed or injured by explosives in Afghanistan last year. That’s over a third more than in 2017 and the most since 2010.”

The heartening video of little Ahmed has received more than 61,000 views and over 2,000 ‘likes’. Several people have poured in their reactions to the video in the comments section of the tweet.

What do you think about the video?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha 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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